Apollonia Kotero
Patricia Apollonia Kotero is an American actress, singer, and model. Her name was associated with her as the co-star of Prince's 1984 film Purple Rain, and the lead singer of the girl group Apollonia 6 She was one of several female performers who gained from Prince's partnership in the late 1980s. Patricia Kotero was born in Santa Monica, California in the year 1959. Her professional career began as a model during the late 1970s. Kotero also appeared on CHiPS. In 1984, she was cast as the title of female lead on Prince's Purple Rain (during which time she changed her name) and was replaced by Vanity as part of the female-led trio Vanity 6 performing with them on the screen under the title Apollonia 6. Sex Shooter was not a huge commercial success for the trio however, she made an even bigger influence as Prince's duet partner along with Take Me with You on the soundtrack. In the aftermath of a disagreement regarding the direction she was taking in her career Apollonia 6 broke up and Kotero ended her association with Prince. She appeared in a few film roles (reportedly refusing to participate in the Purple Rain sequel Under the Cherry Moon) but she was not landing the role of Falcon Crest in 1985-1986. Apollonia made her debut in 1988 but her comparatively tame collection of songs that incorporated dance/R&B did not make much impression on consumers of music and soon the album vanished out of sight. Her acting career continued (if it was somewhat off the under the radar) by playing small television performances, a few films, and an exercise DVD. In 1997 Apollonia made a record in English and Spanish entitled Stay with me. After that, she went back to college and earned a filmmaking degree as well as a production company, often working on children's television. Apollonia is an incredibly talented woman. She has been a model, singer as well as a talent management manager. For her acting, she's known for her character in the movie Purple Rain. Her other television and film shows comprise Black Magic Woman, The Divorce Ceremony as well as many more. Kotero debuted her career as a model. She participated in numerous pages and contests. Kotero was the winner of Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageant. She began her career during the 1980s. Apollonia Kotero is an American actor, model and talent manager. Her most recognizable roles include the role she played as a singer in Purple Rain and as the vocalist for the girl band Apollonia 6 Her solo releases include album, collaborations and songs including Red Light Romeo Missmatch The Same Dream or Since I Fell for You. Kotero has also acted as an actress and has been in many television shows, like CHiPs Fantasy Island Tales of the Gold Monkey Knight Rider Matt Houston Falcon Crest among other. Kotero has also appeared in many movies as well as Purple Rain. Her popular films are Back To Back Black Magic Woman La Donna di una Sera and Cattive Ragazze. The American beauty has also been featured in music video clips for Ray Parker Jr., Eddie Money and other artists. Kotero is an entrepreneur as well and was the founder of Kotero Entertainment an entertainment and multimedia business.
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