Apollonia Kotero

Patricia Apollonia Kotero was an American model and singer. Also, she was co-starring with Prince in his 1984 film Purple Rain. Most famously, she is known for her performance in Prince's 1984 movie Purple Rain as well as singing lead in Apollonia 6, a girl group. The actor and singer who was christened Apollonia by Prince was one of the many female performers in the 1980s that benefited from her connection with Prince, the Purple One. Born Patricia Kotero in Santa Monica California in 1959, her professional career began as a model actress in the late '70s including an appearance on the TV show CHiPS. She was chosen to play the lead female character in Prince's Purple Rain. During that time he changed his name. The actress also took over Vanity and the duo Vanity 6 for the role. They performed as a trio on the movie under the title Apollonia 6 Sex Shooter was not a huge hit for the group, however she made a greater impact as Prince's duet partner in Take Me with You on the soundtrack. Kotero and Prince have a disagreement over her future career. The Apollonia6 duo split up, Kotero was not able to keep her romance with Prince. Following her appearance in minor movies (and reportedly refusing to be a part with the Purple Rain film Under the Cherry Moon) her name was mentioned and she was a part of the 1985-86 show on television called Falcon Crest. Apollonia's debut album came out in 1988. The R&B and dance tracks were not well received by those who bought music. The album soon vanished. Apollonia remained in the spotlight (if slightly underneath the radar) in the role of actress throughout the ensuing decade with small television roles and minor films and released an exercise video. Apollonia produced a Spanish/English bilingual album called Stay with me. Later, she returned to school and earned the degree of filmmaker. She also formed her own production company. Apollonia wears multiple hats. She was a model, singer-actress and talent manager. Her role as an actor in 1984's Purple Rain made her a famous star. Some other films and television shows she was in included Black Magic Woman and The Divorce Ceremony. Kotero debuted her career as a model. She participated in numerous pageants and competitions. Kotero took first place for her first contest, the Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageant. The early 1980s saw her begin her career as an actor. Apollonia Kotero is an American model, actress and talent manager. Her most well-known role was the singer for Apollonia 6 and her part in Purple Rain. Her solo and group albums include Red Light Romeo, Mismatch and the Same Dream, and Since I have Fled for You. Kotero's TV credits are 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 Island Tales The Gold Monkey. Apart from 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 actress has starred in a variety of music videos, including those for Ray Parker Jr. Kotero Entertainment is a multi-media entertainment firm and is a businessman.