Apollonia Kotero

Patricia Apollonia Kotero is an American singer-actress and former model. She is known for co-starring in the film of Prince's Purple Rain and for having been the main singer for the girl group Apollonia 6. It was among the many female artists who benefited from Prince's collaboration throughout the 1980s. Patricia Kotero is a Californian actress who was born in Santa Monica in 1959. Her early career included being a model on television. The year 1984 saw her chosen for the role of the principal female lead in Prince's Purple Rain. During that time he changed his name. She also replaced Vanity and the duo Vanity 6 in the film. The trio performed in the film under the title Apollonia 6 Her performance had more impression on the charts when she was Prince's partner in Take Me with You, which was a duet in his soundtrack. Kotero's relationship with Prince ended when the pair were at odds over her future career path. Apollonia 6, the group that she belonged to had a split. Kotero then appeared in a few minor films during the 80s (reportedly declining the opportunity to appear in the sequel to Purple Rain Under the Cherry Moon) and then settled on acting in a role at night for the dramatic Falcon Crest in 1985-1986. Apollonia made her debut album in 1988. However, it was a fairly pedestrian mix of dance and R&B music that failed to impress the audience. The album was quickly wiped out of sight. She continued acting (if somewhat unnoticed) during the subsequent decade. The small roles on TV as well as minor film roles and workout videos kept her active. Apollonia recorded a bilingual album called Stay with Me. When she returned to school, she received a bachelor's degree in filmmaking. Then she founded her own company. Apollonia Kotero is a multi-faceted person. She is a former model, singer and talent manager. Her role as an actor in 1984's Purple Rain made her a famous star. Some other films and television shows she appeared in include Black Magic Woman and The Divorce Ceremony. Kotero debuted her career as a model. She was in a variety of pageant contests. Kotero was first for her first contest, the Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageant. She began her career in the late 1980s. Apollonia Kotero has worked as an American model, actor as well as a talent management manager. Her most well-known performances are from the film 'Purple Rain' as well as being the lead vocalist with the girl group Apollonia 6 The Apollonia 6 solo album and the group one include Red Light Romeo, Mismatch and the Same Dream, and Since I have Fled for You. Kotero is an actor who has appeared in a variety of television shows including CHiPs Fantasy Island Tales of the Gold Monkey Knight Rider Matt Houston Falcon Crest among others. Apart from Purple Rain she also appeared in other films. 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 video for Ray Parker Jr., Eddie Money and other artists. Kotero Multi-media Entertainment, a multimedia entertainment firm founded by Kotero Entertainment founder and entrepreneur is also a successful businesswoman.