Apollonia Kotero

Patricia Apollonia Kotero (born Patricia Apollonia Kotero) is an American actress, singer as well as a former model. She is best known as the main character in the 1984 Prince Purple Rain film and lead singer in the girl-group Apollonia 6 It was among the many female artists that benefited from Prince's collaboration during the 1980s. Patricia Kotero was born in Santa Monica, California in 1959. Her professional career began as a model in the 1970s. Kotero also was a guest on CHiPS. In 1984, she was chosen to play the lead lady in Prince's Purple Rain. (During this period of time, he also changed her surname) Her replacement was Vanity of the female group Vanity 6 who starred in the film with Apollonia 6 under their name. She made more of an impact on the charts as Prince's mate in Take Me with You, a duet from the soundtrack. Kotero broke off from Prince when they had differences throughout the course of her professional career. Apollonia 6 broke up due to their disagreement. She was in a number of tiny films, such as the sequel to Purple Rain Under the Cherry Moon (which she did not want to be in) after which she was offered the role of Falcon Crest on the Night-Time Drama Falcon Crest from 1985-1986. Apollonia was finally able to release her debut album in 1988. However, the fairly pedestrian set of songs that incorporated dance/R&B did not make much impression on those who bought music, and soon the album vanished from sight. Apollonia remained in the spotlight (if slightly underneath the radar) as an actress in the following decade, appearing in small television roles and minor films and released the exercise film. Apollonia released a CD in Spanish and English entitled Stay with me in 1997. After returning to university she earned an associate's degree in filmmaking and founded her own company. Apollonia is a multi-faceted person. She is a former model, singer-actress and talent supervisor. Purple Rain, the 1984 film in which she appeared is her most recognizable part. Kotero has appeared in several other movies and TV series, such as Black Magic Woman and The Divorce Ceremony. Kotero debuted her career as a model. Kotero participated in several pageants. Kotero took first place at her first contest, the Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageant. Her career began in the 1980s. Apollonia Kotero, an American model and singer, also works as a talent manager. She is best known for her role as the vocalist for Apollonia 6 and her part in Purple Rain. The Apollonia 6 solo album and the group one include Red Light Romeo, Mismatch and The Same Dream, and Since I Fled for You. Kotero played the role of an actress on a number of TV shows including CHiPs Fantasy Island Tales of the Gold Monkey Knight Rider Matt Houston Falcon Crest Falcon Crest Knight Rider Matt Houston. Her acting resume includes a variety of 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 appeared in a variety of music videos, among them those of Ray Parker Jr. Kotero, a multi-media entertainment firm established by Kotero Entertainment CEO and founder, is also a successful businesswoman.