Apollonia Kotero

Patricia Apollonia Kotero was an American performer and model. She was a co-star in Prince's film Purple Rain from 1984. She was known as the co-star of Prince's 1984 film Purple Rain, and the lead singer of the girl group Apollonia 6 The singer and actress christened Apollonia by Prince and became one of many female performers throughout the 1980s that benefited due to her relationship with Prince. Purple One. Patricia Kotero was born in Santa Monica in California in 1959. The career she pursued began as a model during the latter part of 1970. She also was a guest on CHiPS. The year 1984 saw her landing the role of the lead female for Prince's Purple Rain (during which time she altered her name) as well as replacing Vanity as part of the female-led trio Vanity 6 performing with them on the screen under the title Apollonia 6. Her performance had more effect on the charts in her role as Prince's mate in Take Me with You, a duet from his soundtrack. Kotero's association with Prince was ended after the two disagreed on her career direction. Apollonia 6, the group she was part of was split. The following years she was a part of several minor films. (She was reported to have declined to participate in The Purple Rain film Under the Cherry Moon.) She also appeared on the evening drama Falcon Crest between 1985-1986. Apollonia's debut album came out in 1988. However, the R&B/dance tracks did not go over well by those who bought music. The album soon vanished. The singer continued to work as an actor (even even if she was little under the radar) throughout the next decade and also appeared in a few television shows as well as films. An exercise video too came out. Apollonia's album Stay With Me came out in 1997. Later, she returned to the school and received a degree in filmmaking before forming her own production company, often working on the field of children's TV. Apollonia is a multi-talented lady. She's worked as a model, actress and songwriter as well as a an agent for talent. For her acting, she's renowned for her role in the movie Purple Rain. Other films and TV shows include Black Magic Woman, The Divorce Ceremony as well as many more. Kotero debuted her career as a model. She took part in many pageants. Kotero received her first prize at the Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageant. In the early 1980s she debuted her acting career. Apollonia Kotero is an American model actress, singer, and manager. The most famous of her work is appearing in the flick 'Purple Rain', as well as for being the primary vocalist of the girl band Apollonia 6. She has released several solo albums, including collaborative and songs including Red Light Romeo Missmatch The Same Dream or Since I was a Fool for You. Kotero is an actor who has been in many television series, such as CHiPs Fantasy Island Tales of the Gold Monkey Knight Rider Matt Houston Falcon Crest among other shows. Apart from Purple Rain she also appeared in several other movies. Her popular films are Back To Back Black Magic Woman La Donna di una Sera and Cattive Ragazze. The American model has starred in music videos featuring musicians such as Ray Parker Jr. and Eddie Money. Kotero, a multi-media entertainment firm founded by Kotero Entertainment CEO and founder, is an entrepreneur who is also successful.