Apollonia Kotero

Patricia Apollonia Kotero, an American actor and singer, is also a model. Kotero was co-star in the Prince 1984 film Purple Rain, and the member of the girl band Apollonia 6 She was one of several female artists to benefit of Prince's involvement throughout the 1980s. Patricia Kotero, born 1959 in Santa Monica California began her career as an actress and model. Through the end of the 70s she appeared on CHiPS. In 1984, she was cast as the female lead on Prince's Purple Rain (during which time he altered her name) and replaced Vanity in the female trio Vanity 6 performing with them in the movie under the title Apollonia 6. Her performance had more influence on the charts by being Prince's dance partner in Take Me with You, an instrumental track from the soundtrack. Kotero's relationship with Prince ended when the pair came to an agreement over her future career path. Apollonia 6, the group she was part of had a split. She appeared in a few smaller films (reportedly having a hard time being part of her role in the Purple Rain sequel Under the Cherry Moon) but she was not landing the role in the film Falcon Crest in 1985-1986. Apollonia's debut album debuted in 1988. The R&B and dance tracks weren't well received by those who bought music. The album soon vanished. Apollonia remained in the spotlight (if somewhat under the radar) in the role of actress throughout the ensuing decade with small film roles on television and even issued an exercise video. In 1997, Apollonia came out with a bilingual album that was titled Stay with me. Then, she went back to college and received an education in filmmaking. Additionally, she established her own production company. Apollonia is a multifaceted person. A former model, actress and singer as well as manager of talent. Her role as an actor in 1984's Purple Rain made her a star. Other films and TV programs comprise Black Magic Woman, The Divorce Ceremony as well as many more. Kotero debuted her career as a model. She competed in many contests. Kotero received the Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageant. Her career began during the 1980s. Apollonia Kotero, an American singer and model, is a talent manager. She is best recognized for appearing in the flick 'Purple Rain' and her role as the lead voice of the girl band Apollonia 6. Apart from a handful of solo albums and collaborations and singles, she's also released tracks like When I Failed for You and Red Light Romeo. In her role as an actress, Kotero has appeared in numerous television series, such as CHiPs Fantasy Island Tales of the Gold Monkey Knight Rider Matt Houston and Falcon Crest for instance. Also, she has acted in a variety of films in addition to Purple Rain. Her popular films are Back To Back Black Magic Woman La Donna di una Sera and Cattive Ragazze. The actress has also appeared as models in music videos for artists such as Ray Parker Jr. Kotero is also an businessman and has founded Kotero Entertainment as a multimedia entertainment firm.