Apollonia Kotero

Patricia Apollonia Kotero (born Patricia Apollonia Kotero) is an American actor, singer as well as a former model. Her most well-known work is her performance in Prince's 1984 movie Purple Rain as well as singing lead in Apollonia 6, a girl group. She was one of several female artists who benefited from Prince's association in the 1980s. Patricia Kotero was born in Santa Monica in California in 1959. Her first professional venture was as a model in the late 1970s. Also, she appeared on CHiPS. In 1984, she was chosen to play the lead actress in Prince's Purple Rain. (During this period of time, he changed her name.) She then replaced Vanity from the female trio Vanity 6 who starred in the film alongside Apollonia 6 under their name. Sex Shooter, a minor-hit song that was featured on the soundtrack, was her greatest chart hit. Kotero as well as Prince had a fallout over her future career. Apollonia6 broke up and Kotero was not able to keep her romance with Prince. She was in a number of small films, including Purple Rain's sequel Under the Cherry Moon (which she did not want to be in) as well as landing the part of Falcon Crest on the Night-Time drama Falcon Crest from 1985-1986. Apollonia could finally launch her debut album in the year 1988. However, the album failed to leave a lasting impression with music fans and she soon faded off the spotlight. During the following decade, Apollonia continued to perform as an actress (if she was a bit under the radar) and also in a few TV roles, movies and even an exercise film. Apollonia recorded a Spanish/English Album called Stay with Me in 1997. Later, she returned to the school and to study filmmaking which led to her forming a production firm, which mainly focuses on television for children. Apollonia has many hats. She's worked as an actress, model and the talent manager. She is best known as an actress in the role in the movie Purple Rain from 1984. The other shows and films Kotero was a part of include Black Magic Woman and The Divorce Ceremony. Kotero debuted her career as a model. She participated in numerous contests and pageants. Kotero took first place in Miss San Pedro. Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageant. The early 1980s saw her begin her career in acting. Apollonia Kotero (born in New York City) is an American actor, singer and model. She is most well-known for her performance in "Purple Rain" and for being the singer in Apollonia 6, she is also an actress, model as well as a singer and manager. Her solo releases include album, collaborations and songs such as Red Light Romeo Missmatch The Same Dream or Since I fell for You. As an actress Kotero is a regular on numerous TV shows like CHiPs Fantasy Island Tales of the Gold Monkey Knight Rider Matt Houston and Falcon Crest among others. Her acting experience includes numerous films, including 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 many music videos, including those for Ray Parker Jr. Kotero was also an entrepreneur who established Kotero Entertainment, a multimedia entertainment business.