Apollonia Kotero

Patricia Apollonia Kotero is an American actress singer and former model. She was the lead female vocalist in Apollonia 6 and co-starred in Prince's film Purple Rain from 1984. Apollonia was given the title of an actress and female singer by Prince. Through the 1980s Apollonia was one of several other performers who gained from Prince. Patricia Kotero, born 1959 in Santa Monica California began her career as a model and actress. in the latter half of the 1970s, she was a guest on CHiPS. The year 1984 saw her cast for the role of the principal female character in Prince's Purple Rain. During that time he changed his name to. The actress also took over Vanity and the duo Vanity 6 to play the character. They performed as a trio in the film with the title Apollonia 6 Sex Shooter, the group's minor hit song that was featured on the soundtrack, was her biggest chart success. Kotero's association with Prince ended when the pair had an argument over her future career path. Apollonia 6, the group she was part of was broke up. Kotero went on to be featured in various minor roles throughout this time (reportedly declining to appear on the Purple Rain follow-up Under the Cherry Moon) before landing a role on the night-time television drama Falcon Crest during 1985-1986. Apollonia made her debut album in 1988, but the fairly pedestrian set of songs that incorporated dance/R&B did not be a hit with the music-buying public and soon the album vanished out of sight. Apollonia was active, even if not under the spotlight, as an actress during the decade following with small appearances in films and on television. Even an exercise DVD was made available. Apollonia made a record in English and Spanish entitled Stay with me in 1997. The singer returned to the university, received a diploma in filmmaking. After that, she started her own firm and began working in children's TV. Apollonia, Kotero is known for her many roles. She has been an actress, singer, and model. Her role as an actor in 1984's Purple Rain made her a famous star. She has also appeared on television shows as well as in films like Black Magic Woman. Kotero debuted her career as a model. Kotero was a contestant in numerous pageants. Kotero was the winner of Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageant. Her acting career started in the early 1980s. Apollonia Kotero, an American model and singer is also a talent manager. Her best-known roles are in the movie 'Purple Rain, as well as being the lead vocalist with the group of girls Apollonia 6 Kotero has released solo and with her band as well as several songs like Red Light Romeo's Mismatch and the Same Dream, Since I fell for You. She also acts as an actress. Kotero is a regular on numerous TV shows such as CHiPs Fantasy Island Tales of the Gold Monkey Knight Rider Matt Houston and Falcon Crest just to mention a few. 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 starred in numerous music videos including those for Ray Parker Jr. Kotero was also an entrepreneur, and has created Kotero Entertainment which is a multi-media entertainment firm.