Apollonia Kotero

Patricia Apollonia Kotero was an American model and a singer. Kotero was also co-starring in Prince's 1984 film Purple Rain. Her most well-known role was co-starring in the film of Prince's Purple Rain and for having been the singer in the girl group Apollonia 6. She was one of several female artists who benefited from Prince's collaboration during the 1980s. Patricia Kotero is a Californian actress who was born in Santa Monica, California in 1959. Her beginnings included acting as a model for television. She was the lead female for Prince's Purple Rain in 1984 (at the time he changed her name). In the same year, she replaced Vanity as part of the group Vanity 6 as well as performed alongside the group under the brand name Apollonia 6 in the film. Sex Shooter, a minor-hit song from the soundtrack was her most chart-topping hit. Kotero's relationship with Prince was ended after the two were at odds over her future career path. Apollonia 6, the group that she belonged to was broke up. The singer then appeared in handful of minor movies in the 1980s (reportedly refusing an opportunity to play in the sequel to Purple Rain Under the Cherry Moon) and then settled on an evening-time part in the film Falcon Crest in 1985-1986. Apollonia had the opportunity to make her debut album available in the year 1988. However, the album failed to leave a lasting impression with music fans and she soon faded off the spotlight. In the years following, she continued to work as an actress (if a little unnoticed) and also in a few film roles, television appearances and even an exercise film. Apollonia published a Spanish/English CD called Stay with Me in 1997. Later, she returned to school and earned the degree of filmmaker. Then, she started her own production company. Apollonia, Kotero is known for wearing many hats. A former model, actress and singer as well as manager of talent. The part she played as an actress in the 1984 film Purple Rain made her a celebrity. 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. Kotero has been a part of numerous contests as well as pageants. Kotero won the Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageant. Then, in the 1980s, she debuted the acting profession. Apollonia Kotero has worked as an American model, actor and manager of talent. Most well-known for her role as a character in "Purple Rain" as well as being the main singer for Apollonia 6, she is also an actress, model, singer, and talent manager. Kotero has released solo and collaborative albums along with a variety of tracks such as Red Light Romeo's Mismatch the Same Dream, Since I fell for You. Her TV credits comprise CHiPs Fantasy Island Tales of the Gold Monkey Knight Rider Matt Houston Falcon Crest, Falcon Crest Knight Rider Matt Houston as well as CHiPs Fantasy Island Tales of the Gold Monkey. 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. The American beauty was also featured in music videos for Ray Parker Jr., Eddie Money and other artists. Kotero, a multi-media entertainment company founded by Kotero Entertainment CEO and founder, is also a thriving businesswoman.