Apollonia Kotero

Patricia Apollonia Kotero, an American performer and actress, has been a model for a while. She was known as the co-star in Prince's 1984 film Purple Rain, and the vocalist for the girl group Apollonia 6 The singer and actress christened Apollonia by Prince is among several female musicians throughout the 1980s that benefited from her association with the Purple One. Patricia Kotero was born in Santa Monica, California in 1959. Her professional career began with modeling in the 1970s. Kotero also was a guest on CHiPS. The show's lead female was on Prince's Purple Rain in 1984 (when the singer changed her name as well). The same year, she was replaced by Vanity in the group Vanity 6 as well as performed with them as Apollonia 6 in the film. The singer made a bigger effect on the charts in her role as Prince's mate in Take Me with You, an instrumental track from the soundtrack. The relationship between Kotero and Prince has ended after they had an argument over her future career path. Apollonia 6, the band she was in had a split. She was later seen in several minor films during the time (reportedly refusing to take part on The Purple Rain follow-up Under the Cherry Moon) and then landed an appearance on the telecast nighttime television drama Falcon Crest during 1985-1986. Apollonia dropped her first album in 1988, but it was not a great album of R&B and dance music which did not impress the public. The album quickly disappeared completely from the public's view. She remained active (if a little under the radar) acting as an actress over the following decade, appearing in small film roles on television as well as releasing her own exercise videos. Apollonia produced a bilingual Spanish/English album entitled Stay with Me in 1997. After returning to school and receiving the degree of filmmaking, she founded her own production company. Apollonia is a multi-talented lady. Former model, actress singer as well as manager of talent. She is well known as an actress for her part in the film Purple Rain from 1984. In addition, she has been featured in numerous other films and TV series like Black Magic Woman and The Divorce Ceremony. Kotero debuted her career as a model. She was in a variety of contests. Kotero was awarded the title Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageant. The actress began her career during the 1980s. Apollonia Kotero was born in the USA. She's an actor who models, sings, as well as a talent management professional. Her most recognizable roles include her part on the show Purple Rain and as the singer for the girl group Apollonia 6 A singer, she's made a few album collaborations and solo albums as well as various songs such as Red Light Romeo Mismatch The Same Dream and Since I have fallen for You. In her role as an actress, Kotero was a part of numerous television series, such as CHiPs Fantasy Island Tales of the Gold Monkey Knight Rider Matt Houston and Falcon Crest for instance. 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. Additionally, the American beauty has been featured in music videos featuring musicians such as Ray Parker Jr. and Eddie Money. Kotero was also an entrepreneur and founded Kotero Entertainment which is a multi-media entertainment firm.