Apollonia Kotero

Patricia Apollonia Kotero, an American actor and singer, was a model in the past. Her most well-known role was co-starring in Prince's 1984 film Purple Rain and for having been the lead singer of the girl group Apollonia 6. Apollonia was christened as a female singer and actress by Prince. In the '80s she was among many other artists that benefited from Prince. Born Patricia Kotero in Santa Monica California in 1959 her career began as a model and actress in the late '70s including an appearance on the TV show CHiPS. In 1984, Patricia Kotero was chosen to play the lead lady in Prince's Purple Rain. (During this period, she changed her name.) Her replacement was Vanity as a member of the female trio Vanity 6 who starred in the film alongside Apollonia 6 under their name. Sex Shooter, the group's minor hit song that was featured on the soundtrack, was her biggest chart success. The relationship between Kotero and Prince came to an end when the duo disagreed on her future career path. Apollonia 6, the group that she belonged to was ended up splitting. The actress was featured in numerous tiny films, such as the sequel to Purple Rain Under the Cherry Moon (which she did not want to be in), and then landed the part of Falcon Crest on the Night-Time drama Falcon Crest from 1985-1986. Apollonia was finally able to launch her debut album in 1988. It didn't leave a lasting impression on fans of music and soon faded from the spotlight. In the years following, Apollonia continued to perform as an actress (if somewhat off the radar) and also in a few television roles, films as well as an exercise video. Apollonia published a Spanish/English CD named Stay With Me in 1997. Later on, following returning to school and receiving the degree of filmmaking, she started her own production business. Apollonia Kotero is a household name for her many roles. She was a model, singer actress and talent supervisor. The part she played as an actress in 1984's Purple Rain made her a celebrity. Additionally, she has been featured on TV shows and in movies like Black Magic Woman. Kotero debuted her career as a model. Kotero was a contestant in a variety of pageants. Kotero was crowned the Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageant. Her acting career began in the early 1980s. Apollonia Kotero, an American model and singer, also works as a talent agent. Most famously, she is known for her role in the movie "Purple Rain" and also for being the vocalist in charge of the girl group Apollonia 6. As a singer she has recorded a number of album collaborations and solo albums as well as numerous songs, including Red Light Romeo Mismatch The Same Dream and Since I have fallen for You. In her role as an actress, Kotero has appeared in numerous television shows, including CHiPs Fantasy Island Tales of the Gold Monkey Knight Rider Matt Houston and Falcon Crest just to mention a few. Apart from Purple Rain, she has been in several movies. Her popular films are Back To Back Black Magic Woman La Donna di una Sera and Cattive Ragazze. The American model is famous for her appearance in music videos of famous artists such as Ray Parker Jr. Kotero has also been an entrepreneur, and has founded Kotero Entertainment which is a multi-media entertainment business.