14 Facts About Apollonia Kotero

Patricia Apollonia Kotero was born on August 2,1959 and is an American actress, songwriter, singer, producer, director, podcast host and former model.

Apollonia Kotero is known for co-starring in Prince's 1984 film Purple Rain and for having been the lead singer of the girl group Apollonia 6.

Apollonia Kotero's father, Victor, was a restaurant manager, and her mother, Socorro, was a caregiver for the elderly.

Apollonia Kotero dropped out of high school at 16 to pursue a career as a model.

Apollonia Kotero 6 embarked on a worldwide tour to promote their hit single "Sex Shooter".

Apollonia Kotero co-wrote "Manic Monday" with Prince, which later became a worldwide hit single for The Bangles.

In 1985, Kotero left Prince's camp to appear on the series Falcon Crest, playing Apollonia, the girlfriend of the character played by Lorenzo Lamas.

Apollonia Kotero performed several solo songs, including "Red Light Romeo", written and composed by Jon Lind.

Apollonia Kotero went on to appear in such films as Ministry of Vengeance, Back To Back, Black Magic Woman, and two Italian productions: La Donna di una Sera and Cattive Ragazze.

Apollonia Kotero returned to television on such shows as Sliders and Air America, and hosted The Jazz Channel's Latin Beat program.

In 2005, Apollonia Kotero formed a multimedia entertainment company, Apollonia Kotero Entertainment, which enlisted a number of producers to produce a children's animated television series as well as feature films.

In 2009, Apollonia Kotero's vocals appeared on The Twilight Singers cover of Prince's "When Doves Cry" for Spin magazine's 25th anniversary tribute to the Purple Rain album, entitled Purplish Rain.

Apollonia Kotero dated singer David Lee Roth during the filming of Purple Rain.

Apollonia Kotero was married to actor, screenwriter, and director Kevin Bernhardt from 1987 to 1997.