Apollonia Kotero
Patricia Apollonia Kotero, an American actor and singer, is a former model. She is known for co-starring in the film of Prince's Purple Rain and for having been the main singer for the girl group Apollonia 6. In the 80s, the actor-singer Prince christened Apollonia was one of many female musicians who gained from working with Prince. Patricia Kotero, born 1959 in Santa Monica California began her career as a model and actress. The latter part of the 70s was when she appeared on CHiPS. In 1984, she was cast as the role of the lead female in Prince's Purple Rain (during which time the singer changed her name) and replaced Vanity in the female duo Vanity 6 singing with them in the movie with the title Apollonia 6. Sex Shooter was only a small hit for the group, however, she had an even bigger impact as Prince's duet partner on Take Me with You on the soundtrack. Kotero's association with Prince came to an end when the duo disagreed on her career direction. Apollonia 6, the group she was part of had a ended up splitting. The singer then appeared in handful of minor movies during the 80s (reportedly not accepting the opportunity to appear in the sequel to Purple Rain Under the Cherry Moon), before settling on a night-time role in the dramatic Falcon Crest in 1985-1986. Apollonia's debut album came out in 1988. However, the R&B/dance tracks weren't well-received by the public who purchased music. They soon ceased to exist. Apollonia continued to act (if somewhat unnoticed) during the subsequent decade. Her small TV roles as well as minor film roles as well as exercise videos kept her active. Apollonia's album "Stay With Me" came out in 1997. After getting back to university and earning a degree for filmmaking she started her own production business. Apollonia has many jobs. She's been an actress, model and the talent manager. Purple Rain, the 1984 film that she was in, is her most famous part. Other films and shows that she appeared in include Black Magic Woman and The Divorce Ceremony. Kotero debuted her career as a model. She participated in numerous events and contests. Kotero was crowned Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageant. In the early 80s Kotero started to act. Apollonia Kotero (born in New York City) is an American actor, singer and model. Her most well-known roles are in Purple Rain and as the voice of the girl group Apollonia 6 Her solo and group albums consist of Red Light Romeo, Mismatch and A Different Dream, Same Dream, and Since I have Fled for You. She also acts as an actress. Kotero has appeared in numerous TV shows such as CHiPs Fantasy Island Tales of the Gold Monkey Knight Rider Matt Houston and Falcon Crest just to mention a few. Also, she has acted in numerous films, as well as Purple Rain. Her popular films are Back To Back Black Magic Woman La Donna di una Sera and Cattive Ragazze. In addition Kotero has appeared in music videos for American beauty has been featured in music videos of stars like Ray Parker Jr. and Eddie Money. Kotero is also an entrepreneur, and has founded Kotero Entertainment, a multimedia entertainment business.






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