Apollonia Kotero

Patricia Apollonia Kotero has been an actress and model in America for a number of years. She was the lead female performer for Apollonia 6 and co-starred in Prince's film Purple Rain from 1984. Apollonia was given the title of a female singer and actress by Prince. In the '80s Apollonia was one of many other artists that benefited from Prince. The actress was born Patricia Kotero in Santa Monica California in 1959, her professional career began as a model actress towards the end of the 1970s including an appearance on the television show CHiPS. In 1984 she landed the title of female lead in Prince's Purple Rain (during which time the singer switched her names) and replaced Vanity in the female trio Vanity 6 singing with them in the movie under the name Apollonia 6. Sex Shooter, a song from the soundtrack made a tiny success for the trio, but as Prince's duet partner in Take Me with You she became more popular. Kotero and Prince had a fallout regarding her career. The Apollonia6 duo split up, Kotero was not able to continue her relationship with Prince. In the wake of appearing in minor film (and reportedly refusing to be a part in The Purple Rain film Under the Cherry Moon) her name was mentioned and she was cast in the 1985-1986 show on television called Falcon Crest. Apollonia's debut album was released in 1988. However, the R&B/dance songs were not a huge hit by those who bought music. It soon disappeared. Apollonia continued to act (if somewhat under the radar) throughout the following decade. Her small TV roles, minor films, as well as exercise videos kept her busy. In 1997 Apollonia made a record in English and Spanish called Stay With me. After returning to school, she where she received her diploma in filmmaking. Then she founded her company and worked in children's TV. Apollonia Kotero wears many hats. She was an model, actress, and singer. model. In her capacity as an actress, she's well-known for her part in the movie Purple Rain. Other films and shows that she appeared in include Black Magic Woman and The Divorce Ceremony. Kotero debuted her career as a model. She was in a variety of contests. Kotero took home the Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageant. At the beginning of the 1980s Kotero started to act. Apollonia Kotero has worked as an American actor, model and talent manager. Best known for her appearance on the film "Purple Rain" and as the main singer for Apollonia 6, she is also a model, actress also a performer and manager. In her career as a performer, she's made a few album collaborations and solo albums as well as several songs including Red Light Romeo Mismatch The Same Dream and Since I Fell for You. Kotero is known as a well-known actress who has worked on many TV series such as CHiPs Fantasy Island Tales of the Gold Monkey Knight Rider Matt Houston, Falcon Crest and Falcon Crest. Along with Purple Rain, Kotero has appeared in numerous movies. Her popular films are Back To Back Black Magic Woman La Donna di una Sera and Cattive Ragazze. In addition the American beauty has been featured in music videos of stars like Ray Parker Jr. and Eddie Money. Kotero Entertainment was created by Kotero Entertainment which is a multi-media company.