Apollonia Kotero

Patricia Apollonia Kotero is an American actor, singer, and model. She was the main female performer in Apollonia 6 and co-starred in Prince's film Purple Rain from 1984. In the 1980s, the actor-singer Prince was christened Apollonia was one of many female artists that gained by their connection with Prince. Patricia Kotero was born in Santa Monica, California in 1959. Her career started as a model in the latter part of 1970. She also was a guest on CHiPS. In 1984, she was a part of the main actress in Prince's Purple Rain. (During this period of time, he changed her name.) She then replaced Vanity as a member of the female trio Vanity 6 who starred in the movie with Apollonia 6 under their name. Sex Shooter, a minor smash hit in the film's soundtrack, was her biggest chart success. Kotero cut ties with Prince after differences throughout their careers. Apollonia 6 broke up after their fallout. The singer appeared in several small films during the time however, she was not able to appear 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 show called Falcon Crest. Apollonia was the first artist to release her album in 1988, but it was an average collection of R&B/dance music which did not attract the attention of the general audience. The album was quickly wiped from view. The singer was still active, though she wasn't in the spotlight as an actress during the decade that followed, with a few roles in television and films. Even an exercise DVD was made available. Apollonia's Stay With Me album came out in 1997. After that, she attended school and earned an education in filmmaking. Then, she started her own production company. Apollonia Kotero is a multi-faceted person. She's been a model, singer-actress as well as a talent manager. She was in 1984 when she was credited for her part on the show Purple Rain. Her other films and television shows include Black Magic Woman, The Divorce Ceremony and many more. Kotero debuted her career as a model. She has participated in various contests as well as pageants. Kotero was crowned Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageant. She was a model in the early 80s when she began the acting profession. Apollonia Kotero, an American model and singer, also works as a talent manager. Her most well-known work is appearing in the flick "Purple Rain" and also for having been the lead vocalist of the group called Apollonia 6. As a singer she has released a handful of album collaborations and solo albums as well as many songs like Red Light Romeo Mismatch The Same Dream and Since I have fallen for You. Kotero was an actress in several TV shows including CHiPs Fantasy Island Tales of the Gold Monkey Knight Rider Matt Houston Falcon Crest Falcon Crest Knight Rider Matt Houston. In addition to Purple Rain, Kotero has been in a variety of films. Her popular films are Back To Back Black Magic Woman La Donna di una Sera and Cattive Ragazze. Furthermore, Kotero has appeared in music videos for American beauty has been featured in music videos for stars such as Ray Parker Jr. and Eddie Money. Kotero, a multi-media entertainment business was founded by Kotero Entertainment CEO and founder, is also a thriving businesswoman.