Apollonia Kotero

Patricia Apollonia Kotero was an American singer and model from the United States. Kotero was also co-starring with Prince in his 1984 film, Purple Rain. Most famously, she is known for her part in Prince's 1984 film Purple Rain as well as singing lead in Apollonia 6, a girl group. Apollonia is a singer/actress who was born to Prince in 1984, became one of many female musicians of the 80s that benefited from Prince. Patricia Kotero began her acting and modeling career in Santa Monica California, in the latter half of the '70s. This included an appearance on CHiPS. As the female protagonist of Prince's Purple Rain was her first part from the year 1984. Prince changed the girl's name during this time. She replaced Vanity by the female group Vanity 6 who performed in the film with Apollonia 6 replacing Vanity. Sex Shooter from the soundtrack made a tiny success for the trio, but as Prince's Duet Partner on Take Me with You she was more successful. Kotero ended her relationship with Prince following differences throughout their careers. Apollonia 6 broke up after their fallout. She appeared in several minor film projects during this time and was reportedly not allowed to be on the set of the Purple Rain sequel Under the Cherry Moon. In 1985-1986 she got a role in the drama series for evenings Falcon Crest. Apollonia's debut album debuted in 1988. However, the R&B/dance tracks weren't well-received by those who bought music. The album soon vanished. She remained active (if slightly underneath the radar) in the role of actress throughout the ensuing decade with small TV roles as well as minor film and even issued an exercise video. In 1997 Apollonia recorded a bilingual album in Spanish and English called Stay With Me. Later, she returned to the school and to study filmmaking, and formed her own production company often working in children's television. Apollonia Kotero wears many hats. She is a former model, singer actress and talent supervisor. Her most well-known role is an actress who played the character in the film Purple Rain from 1984. In addition, she has been featured in a variety of other films and TV shows such as Black Magic Woman and The Divorce Ceremony. Kotero debuted her career as a model. Kotero participated in several pageants. Kotero was crowned her first prize at the Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageant. Early 1980s, she began her acting career. Apollonia Kotero has worked as an American model, actor as well as a talent management manager. Most well-known for her role on the film "Purple Rain" and as the lead singer of Apollonia 6, she is as well a model, actress also a performer and manager. As a singer she has made a few single and group albums, and several songs including Red Light Romeo Mismatch The Same Dream and Since I fell for You. Kotero, as an actress has been in many show on television, such as CHiPs Fantasy Island Tales of the Gold Monkey Knight Rider Matt Houston Falcon Crest among other shows. Alongside Purple Rain, she has acted in a number of movies. Her popular films are Back To Back Black Magic Woman La Donna di una Sera and Cattive Ragazze. The American beauty also appeared in music videos featuring Ray Parker Jr., Eddie Money and other artists. Kotero is an entrepreneur in addition to being the founder of Kotero Entertainment which is a multi-media entertainment business.