Apollonia Kotero

Patricia Apollonia Kotero has been model and actress in America over a long period of time. Most famously, she is known for her performance in Prince's 1984 movie Purple Rain as well as being the singer-in-chief of Apollonia 6, a girl group. She was one of several female artists that benefited from Prince's collaboration during the 1980s. Patricia Kotero is a Californian actress who was born in the city of Santa Monica in 1959. Her first career was acting as a model for television. In 1984, she was cast as the role of the lead female of Prince's Purple Rain (during which time the singer changed her name) as well as replacing Vanity in the female duo Vanity 6 singing with them on the screen with the title Apollonia 6. Sex Shooter, the group's minor smash hit in the film's soundtrack, was her most chart-topping hit. Kotero's relationship with Prince was ended after the two disagreed on her future career path. Apollonia 6, the group she was part of, split. She went on to appear in a few minor roles during this time (reportedly declining to appear in the Purple Rain follow-up Under the Cherry Moon) before landing an appearance on the evening-time television drama Falcon Crest during 1985-1986. Apollonia's debut album debuted in 1988. But the R&B/dance tracks weren't well-received by those who bought music. They soon ceased to exist. Apollonia continued to act (if somewhat under the radar) in the next decade. The small roles on TV small films and exercise videos kept her full of work. Apollonia's Stay With Me album was released in 1997. After returning to university, she received a bachelor's degree in filmmaking. Then she established her own business. Apollonia is a multi-talented woman. Apollonia is an actress also model and a former performer. Purple Rain, the 1984 film that she was in, is her most recognizable role. 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 took part in various events and contests. Kotero won the title of Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageant. In the early 80s Kotero started acting. Apollonia Kotero has worked as an American actor, model and manager of talent. She is best known for her role as the vocalist for Apollonia 6 and her part in Purple Rain. Solo and group albums consist of Red Light Romeo, Mismatch, The Same Dream, and Since I Fled for You. As an actress Kotero has been featured in a variety of TV shows such as CHiPs Fantasy Island Tales of the Gold Monkey Knight Rider Matt Houston and Falcon Crest just to mention a few. Apart from Purple Rain she also appeared in other movies. Her popular films are Back To Back Black Magic Woman La Donna di una Sera and Cattive Ragazze. This American actress is well-known for her appearance in music videos by stars like Ray Parker Jr. Kotero Entertainment is a multimedia entertainment firm and is an entrepreneur.