Apollonia Kotero

Patricia Apollonia Kotero (born Patricia Apollonia Kotero) is an American actress, singer, and former model. She was known as the co-star in Prince's 1984 film Purple Rain, and the lead singer of the girl group Apollonia 6 The actor and singer christened Apollonia by Prince was one of the many female musicians in the '80s that benefited from her connection with the Purple One. Patricia Kotero began her acting and modeling career in Santa Monica California, in the late '70s. She also appeared on CHiPS. The lead female character in Prince's Purple Rain was her first part that she played in the year 1984. Prince changed the girl's name during this time. She replaced Vanity with the female duo Vanity 6 to perform in the film with Apollonia 6 replacing Vanity. Sex Shooter, a minor hit song in the film's soundtrack, was her greatest chart hit. Kotero as well as Prince were at odds about her future professional career. Apollonia6 split, Kotero was not able to continue her relationship with Prince. Kotero went on to be featured in a few minor roles during this time (reportedly declining to appear in her Purple Rain follow-up Under the Cherry Moon) prior to landing an appearance on the evening-time drama Falcon Crest during 1985-1986. Apollonia was finally able to release her debut album in 1988. However, the comparatively insignificant collection of songs that incorporated dance/R&B did not impress people who buy music and it soon disappeared out of sight. During the following decade, she continued to work as an actress (if she was a bit under the radar) and also in a few film roles, television appearances as well as an exercise video. Apollonia's Stay With Me album was released in 1997. The singer returned to the university and received a degree in making films. Then she founded her business and was employed as a child's TV host. Apollonia wears multiple hats. She was a model, actress, and manager of talent. She was in 1984 when she was recognized for her performance in Purple Rain. Kotero has appeared in numerous other films and TV series, such as Black Magic Woman and The Divorce Ceremony. Kotero debuted her career as a model. She's been involved in a variety of competitions and pageants. Kotero is the winner of Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageant. Her acting career started in the early 1980s. Apollonia Kotero (born in New York City) is an American actress, performer and model. Most famously, she is known for her role in the movie "Purple Rain," in addition to having been the lead vocalist of the girl group Apollonia 6. Solo and group albums comprise Red Light Romeo, Mismatch, A Different Dream, Same Dream, and Since I Fell for You. Kotero is known as a well-known actress who has worked on many TV series like CHiPs Fantasy Island Tales of the Gold Monkey Knight Rider Matt Houston, Falcon Crest and Falcon Crest. Alongside Purple Rain, she has appeared in numerous films. Her popular films are Back To Back Black Magic Woman La Donna di una Sera and Cattive Ragazze. Kotero is an American actress is well-known for appearing in music videos of artists like Ray Parker Jr. Kotero is a businessman as well and is the founder of Kotero Entertainment which is a multi-media entertainment company.