Apollonia Kotero
Patricia Apollonia Kotero is an American actor, singer, and model. Her most well-known work is her performance in Prince's 1984 film Purple Rain as well as singing lead in Apollonia 6, a girl group. The singer and actress who was christened Apollonia by Prince and became one of a number of female artists in the '80s that benefited from her connection with the Purple One. Patricia Kotero is a Californian actress born in Santa Monica, California in 1959. Her first career was acting as a model for television. In 1984, Patricia Kotero was chosen to play the lead woman in the movie Prince's Purple Rain. (During this period, she also changed her name.) Her replacement was Vanity from the female trio Vanity 6 who starred in the film with Apollonia 6 under their name. Sex Shooter, the group's minor-hit song from the soundtrack was her most chart-topping hit. When the two had a disagreement regarding the direction she was taking in her career Apollonia 6 split up and Kotero ended her association with Prince. She appeared in several minor film projects during this time, but reportedly declined to take part in her role in the Purple Rain sequel Under the Cherry Moon. From 1985 to 1986 she got a role in the evening drama Falcon Crest. Apollonia could finally launch her debut album in the year 1988. Unfortunately, it did not leave an lasting impression on fans of music and soon faded from the spotlight. In the years following, Apollonia continued to perform as an actress (if a little off the radar) as well as a couple of film roles, television appearances and even an exercise film. In 1997, Apollonia released a Spanish/English album named Stay with me. Then, she went back to the college where she earned a filmmaking degree. Then, she started her own production company. Apollonia Kotero is a multi-faceted person. She's worked as model, actress as well as a the talent manager. Purple Rain, the 1984 film in which she appeared is her most recognizable role. In addition, she has been featured in several other movies and television shows, including Black Magic Woman and The Divorce Ceremony. Kotero debuted her career as a model. She competed in many pageant contests. Kotero was named Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageant. The early 1980s saw her begin her career as an actor. Apollonia Kotero, an American model and singer, also works as a talent agent. Best known for her appearance on the film "Purple Rain" as well as being the singer in Apollonia 6, she is also an actress, model also a performer and manager. Kotero has released solo and album with collaborators along with a variety of tracks, including Red Light Romeo's Mismatch the Same Dream, Since I have fallen for You. Kotero, as an actress was a part of numerous 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 movies. Her popular films are Back To Back Black Magic Woman La Donna di una Sera and Cattive Ragazze. Kotero is an American actress has starred in many music videos, among them those of Ray Parker Jr. Kotero, a multi-media entertainment firm founded by Kotero Entertainment CEO and founder, is also a thriving businesswoman.






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