Apollonia Kotero

Patricia Apollonia Kotero (born Patricia Apollonia Kotero) is a famous American actress, singer, and former model. Her most well-known work is her part in Prince's 1984 movie Purple Rain as well as being the singer-in-chief of Apollonia 6, a girl group. The singer and actress christened Apollonia by Prince was one of a number of female musicians in the '80s that benefited from her connection with the Purple One. Patricia Kotero, born 1959 in Santa Monica California began her career as a model and actress. The latter part of the 70s was when she was a guest on CHiPS. The lead female character in Prince's Purple Rain was her first part from 1984. Prince changed the girl's name during this time. She replaced Vanity with the female duo Vanity 6 to perform in the movie as Apollonia 6 replacing Vanity. The trio scored a modest success with the film Sex Shooter, but it was when Prince performed as his duet partner on Take Me with You from the soundtrack that she made more of an impact on charts. After a dispute over the direction of her career Apollonia six broke up and Kotero stopped her collaboration with Prince. She appeared in several minor films during the time however, she was not able to take part on the set of her role in the Purple Rain sequel Under the Cherry Moon. In 1985-1986 she was offered a role on the evening drama Falcon Crest. Apollonia was her first public appearance in 1988. The album, R&B/Dance it was a bit stale and did not leave a lasting impression on people who were buying music at that at the time, soon vanished. She stayed active, if she wasn't in the spotlight acting in the decade following with small roles in television and films. Even an exercise DVD was made available. In 1997, Apollonia released a Spanish/English album called Stay With me. Then, she went back to the college where she earned an education in filmmaking. She also formed her own production company. Apollonia has many hats. She has been an actor, singer and model. The year 1984 was the time she received a nomination for her performance in Purple Rain. She has also appeared on TV shows and films such as Black Magic Woman. Kotero debuted her career as a model. She participated in numerous pageants. Kotero is the winner of Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageant. She was a model in the early 80s when she debuted in acting. Apollonia Kotero has worked as an American actor, singer-model and talent manager. Her most well-known role was the singer for Apollonia 6 and her part in Purple Rain. Kotero has released both solo and with her band and a number of songs such as Red Light Romeo's Mismatch the Same Dream, 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 to name a few. Her acting experience includes numerous movies, in addition to Purple Rain. 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 many music videos, which include those featuring Ray Parker Jr. Kotero has also been an entrepreneur and established Kotero Entertainment which is a multi-media entertainment business.