Apollonia Kotero

Patricia Apollonia Kotero has been model and actress in the United States over a long period of time. She's best known for her performance in Prince's 1984 film Purple Rain as well as singing lead in Apollonia 6, a girl group. The actress and singer was christened Apollonia by Prince and became one of the many female performers in the 1980s to benefit from her association with the Purple One. Patricia Kotero began her acting and modeling career in Santa Monica California, in the latter half of the '70s. She also appeared on CHiPS. The show's lead actress was of Prince's Purple Rain in 1984 (at the time he changed the name of her). The same year, she took over Vanity as part of the group Vanity 6 as well as performed alongside them under the brand name Apollonia 6 in the film. Sex Shooter, the group's minor smash hit that was featured on the soundtrack, was her most chart-topping hit. Kotero broke off from Prince following a disagreement throughout her career. Apollonia 6 broke up due to their disagreement. Kotero was in a few minor movies during this period however, she was not able to appear on the set of The Purple Rain sequel Under the Cherry Moon. From 1985 to 1986 she was offered a role on the evening drama Falcon Crest. Apollonia's debut album debuted in 1988. But the R&B/dance tracks were not well received by the music buying public. It soon disappeared. Apollonia was active, even if not in the limelight, acting in the decade following with small appearances in films and on television. A workout DVD was released. Apollonia recorded a Spanish/English Album named Stay With me in 1997. After that, she attended the college where she earned an education in filmmaking. In addition, she founded her own production company. Apollonia, Kotero is known for her many roles. She was a former model, actress, and singer. model. The part she played as an actress in the 1984 film Purple Rain made her a famous star. She has also appeared on TV shows and in movies like Black Magic Woman. Kotero debuted her career as a model. She's been involved in a variety of contests and pageants. Kotero was named Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageant. Early 1980s, she began her career in acting. Apollonia Kotero has worked as an American actor, model and talent manager. Her most well-known roles include her role in Purple Rain and as the vocalist for the girl band Apollonia 6 Her solo releases include album, collaborations and songs that include Red Light Romeo Missmatch The Same Dream or Since I fell for You. Kotero has appeared as an actress in several TV shows, including CHiPs Fantasy Island Tales of the Gold Monkey Knight Rider Matt Houston Falcon Crest Falcon Crest Knight Rider Matt Houston. In addition to Purple Rain, she has acted in a number of 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 been featured in numerous music videos including those for Ray Parker Jr. Kotero is a businessman as well and is the creator of Kotero Entertainment which is a multi-media entertainment business.