Apollonia Kotero

Patricia Apollonia Kotero is an American actor, singer, and model. Her most well-known work is her role in Prince's 1984 film Purple Rain as well as being the lead vocalist of Apollonia 6, a girl group. In the 1980s, the actor-singer Prince was christened Apollonia was one of many female musicians that gained by their connection with him. Patricia Kotero was born in Santa Monica in California in 1959. Her first professional venture was with modeling in the latter part of 1970. Also, she appeared on CHiPS. In 1984, she was chosen to play the lead female character in Prince's Purple Rain. During that time he changed his name. The actress also took over Vanity as well as the group Vanity 6 for the role. The trio performed in the film with the name Apollonia 6 Sex Shooter, the group's minor smash hit from the soundtrack was her greatest chart hit. Kotero ended her relationship with Prince following a falling out over the future of Apollonia 6. Kotero went on to be featured in a few minor roles during the period (reportedly not wanting to be in the Purple Rain follow-up Under the Cherry Moon) and then landed an appearance on the evening-time show Falcon Crest during 1985-1986. Apollonia made her debut album in 1988, but it was an average album of dance music and R&B which did not attract the attention of the general audience. The album quickly disappeared out of sight. During the following decade, she continued to be active as an actress (if a little off the radar) as well as a couple of TV roles, movies and even an exercise film. Apollonia's album Stay With Me was released in 1997. She returned to the school and received a degree in making films. After that, she started her own company and worked in children's TV. Apollonia Kotero wears many hats. She was a model, actress, and talent manager. The role she played as an actor in 1984's Purple Rain made her a famous star. Her other films and television programs include Black Magic Woman, The Divorce Ceremony as well as many more. Kotero debuted her career as a model. She has participated in various contests as well as pageants. Kotero won the Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageant. Her acting career began in the early 1980s. Apollonia Kotero is an American model, actress and talent manager. She is most well-known for her performance on the film "Purple Rain" as well as being the main singer for Apollonia 6, she is also a model, actress also a performer and manager. The Apollonia 6 solo album and the group one comprise Red Light Romeo, Mismatch and the Same Dream, and Since I Fled for You. In her role as an actress, Kotero is a regular on numerous television shows, including CHiPs Fantasy Island Tales of the Gold Monkey Knight Rider Matt Houston and Falcon Crest just to mention a few. Aside from Purple Rain she also appeared in other films. Her popular films are Back To Back Black Magic Woman La Donna di una Sera and Cattive Ragazze. The American actress is well-known for appearing in music videos featuring famous artists such as Ray Parker Jr. Kotero, a multi-media entertainment firm founded by Kotero Entertainment CEO and founder, is an entrepreneur who is also successful.