Apollonia Kotero

Patricia Apollonia Kotero is an American actress singer and former model. Most famously, she is known for her role in Prince's 1984 film Purple Rain as well as being the lead vocalist of Apollonia 6, a girl group. In the 1980s, the actress-singer Prince was christened Apollonia and she was among many female artists to gain by their connection with Prince. Patricia Kotero, born 1959 in Santa Monica California began her career as a model and actress. In the late 70s she was a guest on CHiPS. She was the lead female on Prince's Purple Rain in 1984 (when she changed her name as well). At the time of that year, she took over Vanity as a member of the trio Vanity 6 and performed alongside them under the name Apollonia 6 in the film. The trio scored a modest success with the film Sex Shooter, but it was when Prince performed as his duet partner in Take Me with You from the soundtrack, that she created an impact on the charts. Kotero's association with Prince ended when the pair were at odds over her direction in career. Apollonia 6, the band she was in was split. In the following years she was in a number of small films. (She has been reported to not be a part of The Purple Rain film Under the Cherry Moon.) It was later landed a role in the show called Falcon Crest between 1985-1986. Apollonia's debut album was released in 1988. However, the R&B/dance tracks were not well received by the public who purchased music. It soon disappeared. Apollonia continued to perform in the acting world (even even if she was tiny bit under the radar) in the years following performing in small television roles and short films. A workout video also was released. Apollonia produced a bilingual Spanish/English album called Stay with Me in 1997. Then, she went back to school and earned a filmmaking degree. Then, she started her own production firm. Apollonia Kotero has many roles. Model, actress, as well as manager of talent. In her capacity as an actress, she's known for her character in the movie Purple Rain. In addition, she has been featured in numerous other films and television shows like Black Magic Woman and The Divorce Ceremony. Kotero debuted her career as a model. She took part in many pageants. Kotero was crowned an award at the Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageant. Kotero began her professional career in the 1980s. Apollonia Kotero, an American model and performer, is a talent management professional. She is best recognized for being in the film 'Purple Rain' and for being the primary vocalist of the girl group Apollonia 6. She has released several solo albums, including collaborative and songs that include Red Light Romeo Missmatch The Same Dream or Since I have fallen for You. Kotero is known as a well-known actress who has appeared on many television shows, including CHiPs Fantasy Island Tales of the Gold Monkey Knight Rider Matt Houston, Falcon Crest and Falcon Crest. Additionally, she has appeared as a character on numerous movies, and also Purple Rain. Her popular films are Back To Back Black Magic Woman La Donna di una Sera and Cattive Ragazze. In addition the American model has starred in music videos for singers like Ray Parker Jr. and Eddie Money. Kotero Multi-media Entertainment, a multimedia entertainment company was founded by Kotero Entertainment co-founder and entrepreneur is also a successful businesswoman.