Apollonia Kotero

Patricia Apollonia Kotero is an American actor, singer, and model. Her most famous work is the main character in the 1984 Prince Purple Rain film and lead vocalist in the girl group Apollonia 6 Apollonia was given the title of an actress and female singer by Prince. The 1980s were a time of change for her, she became one among several other performers who gained from Prince. Patricia Kotero was born in Santa Monica in California in 1959. Her career started as a model during the latter part of 1970. Kotero also appeared on CHiPS. In 1984 she landed the female lead in Prince's Purple Rain (during which time the singer altered her name) as well as replacing Vanity in the female duo Vanity 6 singing with them in the movie with the title Apollonia 6. Sex Shooter, the group's minor hit song in the film's soundtrack, was her biggest chart success. Kotero cut ties with Prince when they had a disagreement throughout her career. Apollonia 6 broke up following their disagreement. The actress appeared in several small films, including Purple Rain's sequel Under the Cherry Moon (which she declined), and then landed the lead role as Falcon Crest on the Night-Time Drama Falcon Crest from 1985-1986. Apollonia's debut album debuted in 1988. But the R&B/dance songs were not a huge hit by those who bought music. It soon disappeared. Through the years the singer-songwriter remained an active actor, with a few film appearances as well as small television shows. Apollonia recorded a bilingual album called Stay With Me. Later, she returned to college and received the degree of filmmaker. Then, she started her own production company. Apollonia Kotero wears many hats. She was a model, singer-actress and talent manager. She was in 1984 when she was credited for her part in Purple Rain. She has also appeared on television shows as well as in movies like Black Magic Woman. Kotero debuted her career as a model. She competed in many pageant contests. Kotero is the winner of Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageant. Her acting career started in the mid-80s. Apollonia Kotero is an American actress model singer and talent manager. Her most well-known role was the vocalist for Apollonia 6 and her part in Purple Rain. Kotero has released solo and with her band along with a variety of tracks like Red Light Romeo's Mismatch and the Same Dream, Since I have fallen for You. Kotero's TV credits comprise CHiPs Fantasy Island Tales of the Gold Monkey Knight Rider Matt Houston Falcon Crest, Falcon Crest Knight Rider Matt Houston as well as CHiPs Fantasy Islands Tales of The Gold Monkey. Her acting career includes many films, including Purple Rain. Her popular films are Back To Back Black Magic Woman La Donna di una Sera and Cattive Ragazze. Kotero has also been model in music videos by stars like Ray Parker Jr. Kotero is a business entrepreneur also and is the creator of Kotero Entertainment which is a multi-media entertainment business.