Apollonia Kotero

Patricia Apollonia Kotero is an American actor, singer, and model. She was the lead female singer for Apollonia 6 and co-starred in Prince's film Purple Rain from 1984. In the 1980s, the actor-singer Prince christened Apollonia to be one of many female artists that gained by their connection with him. The actress was born Patricia Kotero in Santa Monica California in 1959 her career started as a model and actress in the late '70s and included an appearance on the TV show CHiPS. The show's lead actress was of Prince's Purple Rain in 1984 (at when he was changing her name). The same year, she took over Vanity as part of the trio Vanity 6 and performed with them under the brand name Apollonia 6 in the film. Sex Shooter was a minor achievement for the group however, she had an even bigger effect as the duet partner of Prince with Take Me with You on the soundtrack. The relationship between Kotero and Prince was ended after the two were at odds over the direction she was taking in her career. Apollonia 6, the organization she was a part of, split. The actress was featured in numerous smaller films, like the sequel to Purple Rain Under the Cherry Moon (which she declined), and then landed the lead role as Falcon Crest on the Night-Time Drama Falcon Crest from 1985-1986. Apollonia was finally able to release her debut in 1988 but the fairly pedestrian set of R&B/dance songs failed to impress people who buy music and soon the album vanished out of sight. In the years that followed, she remained an active actress, playing minor roles in films and a few TV series. Apollonia released a bilingual album in Spanish and English entitled Stay with Me in 1997. After returning to school, she where she received her diploma in filmmaking. She then formed her firm and began working on children's television. Apollonia has many jobs. She was a former actress, singer, and model. Purple Rain, the 1984 film in which she appeared is her most recognizable part. Some other films and television shows Kotero was a part of include Black Magic Woman and The Divorce Ceremony. Kotero debuted her career as a model. She took part in various events and contests. Kotero was named Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageant. Her career began in the late 1980s. Apollonia Kotero (born in New York City) is an American actress, performer and model. She is most well-known for her performance in "Purple Rain" as well as being the singer in Apollonia 6, she is also an actress, model also a performer and manager. Kotero has released both solo and collaborative albums as well as several songs such as Red Light Romeo's Mismatch and the Same Dream, Since I fell for You. She also acts 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 to name a few. She has also acted in numerous films, in addition to Purple Rain. Her popular films are Back To Back Black Magic Woman La Donna di una Sera and Cattive Ragazze. The American actress has appeared in numerous music videos including those for Ray Parker Jr. Kotero Entertainment was established by Kotero Entertainment that is a multimedia company.