Apollonia Kotero

Patricia Apollonia Kotero is an American singer-actress and former model. Most famously, she is known for her role in Prince's 1984 movie Purple Rain as well as being the lead vocalist of Apollonia 6, a girl group. She was one of several female artists that benefited from Prince's collaboration during the 1980s. Patricia Kotero, born 1959 in Santa Monica California began her career as a model and actress. In the late 70s she appeared on CHiPS. In 1984, she was chosen to play the lead lady in Prince's Purple Rain. (During this period, she also changed her surname) Her replacement was Vanity as a member of the female trio Vanity 6 who performed in the film with Apollonia 6 under their name. Sex Shooter, the group's minor-hit song in the film's soundtrack, was her greatest chart hit. Kotero's association with Prince was ended after the two disagreed on the direction she was taking in her career. Apollonia 6, the group she was part of, ended up splitting. The singer then appeared in few minor films in the late 1980s (reportedly declining an offer to star in the Purple Rain-follow-up Under the Cherry Moon) and then settled on acting in a role at night for the film Falcon Crest in 1985-1986. Apollonia made her debut album in 1988. However, her comparatively tame collection of dance and R&B songs did not impress the music-buying public and soon the album vanished out of sight. She continued acting (if somewhat unnoticed) during the subsequent decade. Small TV appearances, minor films, and workout videos kept her busy. Apollonia recorded a bilingual album titled Stay With Me. She later returned to school received a degree in filmmaking, and formed her own production company often working in children's television. Apollonia is a multi-talented lady. She was a model, singer actress as well as a talent management manager. As an actress she is well-known for her part in the movie Purple Rain. Alongside the film, she has been in numerous TV shows films, including Black Magic Woman or The Divorce Ceremony. Kotero debuted her career as a model. Kotero was a contestant in a variety of pageants. Kotero was named Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageant. The actress began her career in the late 1980s. Apollonia Kotero (born in New York City) is an American singer, actress and model. Her most famous roles include the movie 'Purple Rain,' and she was lead singer in the group of girls Apollonia 6 In addition to the release of a number of singles and albums with collaborators and singles, she has also released a number of songs. These include Red Light Romeo mismatch The Same Dream and since I fell for the first time. Kotero is an actor who has appeared in a variety of television shows including CHiPs Fantasy Island Tales of the Gold Monkey Knight Rider Matt Houston Falcon Crest among many others. In addition to Purple Rain she also appeared in other films. Her popular films are Back To Back Black Magic Woman La Donna di una Sera and Cattive Ragazze. The American beauty has also been featured in music videos featuring Ray Parker Jr., Eddie Money and other artists. Kotero is a business entrepreneur in addition to being the creator of Kotero Entertainment a multimedia entertainment business.