Who is Apollonia Kotero?

Apollonia Kotero is an American actress, model, singer, and talent manager. Apollonia Kotero is best known for her roles in “Purple Rain” and as the lead singer of the girl band Apollonia 6.

Apollonia Kotero- Birth, Parents, Siblings & Education

Apollonia Kotero was born Patricia Kotero on August 2, 1959, in Santa Monica, California, the oldest of her parents six children.

She dropped out of high school at the age of 16 to pursue a modeling career.

Relationship, Married Life, Boyfriend/Girlfriend

Apollonia Kotero’s first husband, Kazja, died on February 16, 1980.

After divorcing him in 1985, the actress and model married Kevin Bernhardt on December 24, 1987. The couple divorced in 1996.

Body Measurement- Height, Weight, Hair Color

Apollonia Kotero has a height of 5 feet 4 inches.

Apollonia Kotero- Professional Career

Kotero began her career as a model. She went on to appear in television shows such as “ChiPs,” “Fantasy Island,” “Tales of the Gold Monkey,” and “Knight Rider” after winning the Miss San Pedro beauty pageant.

In 1982, she had the opportunity to appear in music videos for Ray Parker Jr. and Eddie Money. Two years later, Kotero appeared in “The Mystic Warrior,” a television film. Following this, Kotero was cast in the film “Purple Rain.”

She joined the girl group Apollonia 6 and released several songs, including “In a Spanish Villa,” “Happy Birthday, Mr. Christian,” “A Million Miles,” and “Sex Shooter.”

Kotero also produced the song “Manic Monday” for the album “Apollonia 6,” which went on to become a huge hit.

She later contributed vocals to Prince’s song “Take Me with U,” which was also a huge hit. She later sang several songs by herself. Later, in order to appear in the CBS soap opera “Falcon Crest,” Kotero left Prince’s group.

Apollonia, the American performer’s debut solo album, was released in 1988 and included the hits “Since I Fell for You,” “Mismatch,” and “The Same Dream.”

The following year, Kotero produced “Ministry of Vengeance,” which was followed by “Back To Back” and “Black Magic Woman.”

She also had roles in the Italian films “La Donna di una Sera” and “Cattive Ragazze.” She was soon cast in the television shows “Air America,” “Sliders,” and “Latin Beat.”

In 2005, she founded Kotero Entertainment, a multi-platform entertainment company that works with filmmakers to create children’s animated TV shows and feature films.

Four years later, Kotero contributed to the “When Doves Cry” album cover for “Purplish Rain,” the 25th-anniversary tribute to the “Purple Rain” album from “Spin” magazine.

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Social Media

Her social media handles are unknown.

Quick Facts of Apollonia Kotero

• Kotero appeared as a recurring character on the popular serial opera “Falcon Crest” from 1985 to 1986.
• She also appeared in films such as “Heartbreaker” (1983), “Ministry of Vengeance” (1989), “Black Magic Woman” (1991), and “The Divorce Ceremony” (2006).
• The solo album “Apollonia” by Kotero and the self-titled album by Apollonia 6 were both released in 1984 and 1988, respectively.
• In 2005, she founded the Beverly Hills-based multimedia entertainment company Kotero Entertainment.
• Kotero’s net worth is $4 million.