Apollonia Kotero

Patricia Apollonia Kotero has been an actress and model in the United States over a long period of time. Her most famous work is the lead in the 1984 Prince Purple Rain film and lead singer of the girl group Apollonia 6 The 1980s saw the singer-actress Prince was christened Apollonia became just one of the many female performers that gained by their connection with him. Patricia Kotero began her acting and modeling career in Santa Monica California, in the late '70s. She also appeared on CHiPS. In 1984, the actress was a part of the main lady in Prince's Purple Rain. (During this time period, she also changed her name.) She then replaced Vanity from the female trio Vanity 6 who starred in the movie with Apollonia 6 under their name. Sex Shooter, the group's minor hit song from the soundtrack was her greatest chart hit. Kotero ended her relationship with Prince following differences throughout their careers. Apollonia 6 broke up following their disagreement. After appearing in minor films (and reportedly refusing to be a part in her role in the Purple Rain film Under the Cherry Moon) her name was mentioned and she was part of the 1985-1986 nighttime drama Falcon Crest. Apollonia's debut album was released in 1988. The R&B and dance tracks weren't well-received by those who bought music. It soon disappeared. In the years that followed her career was a full-time actress with minor film roles and small TV shows. Apollonia's album "Stay With Me" was released in 1997. After that, she went back to college and to study filmmaking which led to her forming a production company, often working on television for children. Apollonia, Kotero is known for wearing many hats. Former model, actress singer and manager of talent. She is most famous as an actress who played the character in the movie Purple Rain from 1984. Other television and film programs are Black Magic Woman, The Divorce Ceremony and many more. Kotero debuted her career as a model. She was in a variety of pageant contests. Kotero has won Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageant. The early 1980s saw her begin her career as an actor. Apollonia Kotero has worked as an American model, actor and manager of talent. Most famously, she is known for being in the film "Purple Rain," in addition to being the vocalist in charge of the girl group Apollonia 6. Solo and group albums comprise Red Light Romeo, Mismatch, A Different Dream, Same Dream, and Since I Fell for You. In her role as an actress, Kotero has appeared in numerous TV shows like 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 also appeared in other films. Her popular films are Back To Back Black Magic Woman La Donna di una Sera and Cattive Ragazze. Kotero is an American actress has been featured in numerous music videos which include those featuring Ray Parker Jr. Kotero Entertainment is a multi-media entertainment firm and is a businessman.