Apollonia Kotero

Patricia Apollonia Kotero is an American model, actress and model. The actress was the co-star of Prince's 1984 film Purple Rain, and the singer for the girl band Apollonia 6 The group was just one of the female artists who benefited from Prince's collaboration throughout the 1980s. Patricia Kotero was born in Santa Monica in California in 1959. The career she pursued began as a model during the late 1970s. The actress also made an appearance on CHiPS. Kotero was a lead actress of Prince's Purple Rain in 1984 (when the singer also changed her name). Also in the same year, she replaced Vanity in the trio Vanity 6 as well as performed with their name as Apollonia 6 in the film. They had a minor hit with Sex Shooter but it was with Prince's duet partner in Take Me with You from the soundtrack, that she created a greater chart impact. Kotero was able to break up with Prince after the two fell apart over her future work. Kotero went on to be featured in a few minor roles during the time (reportedly declining to appear as a character in the Purple Rain follow-up Under the Cherry Moon) prior to landing her first role in the evening-time show Falcon Crest during 1985-1986. Apollonia's debut album debuted in 1988. The R&B and dance songs were not well-received by those who bought music. The album soon vanished. Her work continued as an actor (even if it was a small amount of a mystery) throughout the next decade as well as appearing in minor TV roles as well as films. An exercise video too was released. Apollonia's album Stay With Me was released in 1997. Then, she went back to the college where she earned a filmmaking degree. Additionally, she established her own production firm. Apollonia has many hats. She has worked as a model, actress and songwriter as well as a the talent agent. In her capacity as an actress, she's known for her character in the film Purple Rain. In addition, she has been featured in numerous other films and television shows like Black Magic Woman and The Divorce Ceremony. Kotero debuted her career as a model. She competed in many contests. Kotero was the winner of Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageant. Early 1980s, she began her acting career. Apollonia Kotero, an American singer and model, is an agent for talent. Her most notable roles include her role as a singer in Purple Rain and as the voice of the girl group Apollonia 6 As well as a number of solo albums and collaborations, she's released songs like"Before I Fall for You and Red Light Romeo. Kotero is an acclaimed actress and has appeared in a number of show on television, including CHiPs Fantasy Island Tales of the Gold Monkey Knight Rider Matt Houston, Falcon Crest and Falcon Crest. Alongside 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 beauty was also featured in music videos featuring Ray Parker Jr., Eddie Money and other artists. Kotero has also been an entrepreneur and founded Kotero Entertainment, a multimedia entertainment firm.