Apollonia Kotero

Patricia Apollonia Kotero (born Patricia Apollonia Kotero) is a famous American performer, actress, and former model. Her most famous work is the main character in Prince's 1984 Purple Rain film and lead singer of the girl group Apollonia 6 The singer and actress who was christened Apollonia by Prince and became one of a number of female performers in the 1980s who benefited from her relationship with the Purple One. Born Patricia Kotero in Santa Monica California in 1959 her career started as a model and actress by the end of the '70s including an appearance on the television show CHiPS. The female lead of Prince's Purple Rain was her first performance that she played in the year 1984. Prince changed the girl's name during this time. She replaced Vanity by the female group Vanity 6 who performed in the movie with Apollonia 6 replacing Vanity. Her performance had more impression on the charts when she was Prince's mate in Take Me with You, which was a duet in the soundtrack. Kotero broke off from Prince when they had a disagreement throughout the course of her professional career. Apollonia 6 broke up following their disagreement. The singer appeared in several small film projects during this time however, she was not able to appear on the set of the Purple Rain sequel Under the Cherry Moon. In 1985-1986 she landed a part on the drama series for evenings Falcon Crest. Apollonia's debut album came out in 1988. But the R&B/dance songs were not a huge hit by the music buying public. The album soon vanished. She remained active (if somewhat under the radar) in the role of actress throughout the following decade, appearing in small TV roles as well as minor film as well as releasing videos for exercises. Apollonia's album "Stay With Me" came out in 1997. After returning to school and receiving the degree of filmmaking, she formed her production business. Apollonia wears multiple hats. She was a former actor, singer and model. She is most famous as an actress who played the character in the film Purple Rain from 1984. Alongside Purple Rain, she's played in other television and movies such as Black Magic Woman or The Divorce Ceremony. Kotero debuted her career as a model. She was involved in various contests. Kotero was crowned in the Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageant. Early 1980s, she began her career in acting. Apollonia Kotero is an American actress model singer and talent manager. Best known for her appearance as a character in "Purple Rain" and as the main singer for Apollonia 6, she is also a model, actress also a performer and manager. She has released several solo albums, as well as collaborative songs such as Red Light Romeo Missmatch The Same Dream or Since I Fell for You. In her role as an actress, Kotero is a regular on numerous TV shows like CHiPs Fantasy Island Tales of the Gold Monkey Knight Rider Matt Houston and Falcon Crest to name a few. Her acting career includes many films in addition Purple Rain. Her popular films are Back To Back Black Magic Woman La Donna di una Sera and Cattive Ragazze. The American beauty was also featured in music videos for Ray Parker Jr., Eddie Money and other artists. Kotero Entertainment is a multi-media entertainment company and he is a businessman.