Apollonia Kotero

Patricia Apollonia Kotero has been an actress and model in the United States for many years. She was known as the co-star in Prince's 1984 movie Purple Rain, and the vocalist for the girl group Apollonia 6 In the 1980s, the singer-actress Prince named Apollonia was one of many female artists who gained from working with Prince. Patricia Kotero, born 1959 in Santa Monica California began her career as an actress and model. The latter part of the 70s was when she was a guest on CHiPS. In 1984, she was a part of the main lady in Prince's Purple Rain. (During this period, she also changed her name.) Then she was replaced by Vanity from the female trio Vanity 6 who performed in the film alongside Apollonia 6 under their name. Sex Shooter from the soundtrack had a small popularity for her group, however when she was Prince's duet partner on Take Me with You she had more success. Kotero ended her relationship with Prince when they had differences over the course of the course of her professional career. Apollonia 6 broke up following their disagreement. In the wake of appearing in minor film (and reportedly refusing to be a part on the Purple Rain film Under the Cherry Moon) her name was mentioned and she was a part of the 1985-86 show on television called Falcon Crest. Apollonia was finally able to release her debut album in 1988, but the comparatively insignificant collection of songs that incorporated dance/R&B did not make much impression on people who buy music and soon the album vanished out of sight. The following decade saw Apollonia continued to perform in the field of acting (if somewhat under the radar) and also in a few television roles, films and even an exercise film. Apollonia made a bilingual CD named Stay With Me in 1997. After returning to school, she, received a diploma in filmmaking. She then formed her business and was employed on children's television. Apollonia Kotero is a multi-faceted person. She has worked as model, actress as well as a the talent manager. The year 1984 was the time she was credited with her role in Purple Rain. In addition to Purple Rain, she has appeared in other TV and movies such as Black Magic Woman or The Divorce Ceremony. Kotero debuted her career as a model. She has participated in various competitions as well as pageants. Kotero was first at the Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageant. Her career began in the 1980s. Apollonia Kotero is an American model actress, singer, and manager. The most prominent roles she has played include her role in Purple Rain and as the vocalist for the girl band 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 Fell for You. She also acts 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. In addition to Purple Rain, she has acted in a number of movies. Her popular films are Back To Back Black Magic Woman La Donna di una Sera and Cattive Ragazze. The American beauty was also featured in music videos for Ray Parker Jr., Eddie Money and other artists. Kotero is an entrepreneur as well and is the founder of Kotero Entertainment an entertainment and multimedia business.