Apollonia Kotero

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Details

Date of Birth:: August 2, 1959
Height:: 5' 4"
Hometown:: Santa Monica

Bio:
Apollonia Kotero (born Patricia Apollonia Kotero on August 2, 1959 in Santa Monica, California) is an actress, singer, former model and talent manager. She dropped out of high school at the age of 16 to become a model. She won the Miss San Pedro beauty competition, and also became a cheerleader for the Los Angeles Rams in the early 1980’s. Apollonia landed the female lead role opposite Prince in Purple Rain. She had her first solo album in 1988, which was released by Warner Bros. Records. The album was called Apollonia, and three singles were released, “Since I Fell for You”, “The Same Dream” and “Mismatch”.

Best Known For:
She is best known for co-starring in Prince’s 1984 film Purple Rain and for having been the lead singer in the girl group Apollonia 6. She also dated Prince briefly who she revealed was a fun-loving, outgoing, humble, God-fearing man.

Personal Life:
Apollonia is the daughter of immigrants from Mexico and is the eldest of six children. Her father, Victor, was a restaurant manager and her mother, Socorro, was a caregiver for the elderly. She was linked to several men in the mid-1980s including, Prince, Lorenzo Lamas, Robbin Crosby, and David Lee Roth. She married Greg Patschull from 1980 to 1985. She was also married to writer Kevin Bernhardt, from 1987 to 1996.

Latest Apollonia Kotero

Mayte Garcia Prince Drug Use

Prince’s Addiction: Mayte Garcia & Apollonia Shocked By His Drug Use — Had No Idea

Even those closest to Prince weren’t aware of the deep issues it seems he had at the end of his life. The singer’s exes, Apollonia and Mayte Garcia, along with other friends, were completely in the dark about his drug addiction, HollywoodLife.com has EXCLUSIVELY learned — and they’re shocked over the new revelations.
Apollonia and Mayte Garcia are completely devastated over Prince’s death, but learning about his secret drug use has completely intensified their shock. It turns out the late singer’s oldest friends had no idea what he was struggling with at the end of his life, and they’re learning about it right along with the rest of us right now. HollywoodLife.com has the EXCLUSIVE scoop.

May 5, 2016

Apollonia Kotero Prince Death

Prince’s Protege Apollonia Breaks Silence On His Tragic Death — See Loving Message

Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ co-star Apollonia Kotero is speaking out about her mentor and alleged former lover’s tragic death one week after his passing. On April 26 she took to Facebook to share some seriously touching words about the late singer. See her sweet message, here.
The sudden death of Prince at just 57-years-old has come as devastating news to Apollonia Kotero, 56, his one time alleged lover, protege and co-star in his 1984 hit film Purple Rain. She has broken her silence about the singer’s tragic passing. See The full, heartbreaking message right here.

April 26, 2016

Prince Ex Apollonia Pictures

Apollonia: Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Sweetheart — See Her Best Pics

Prince’s ex Apollonia Kotero is facing an understandably difficult time right now, as she was his friend, lover and ‘Purple Rain’ co-star. We’ve rounded up her best photos right here.
Apollonia Kotero, 56, is best known as Prince’s lover, protégé and co-star in his 1984 hit film Purple Rain. She’s completely heartbroken over the death of the icon, as the pair stayed in touch up until recently, and she headed to Minnesota to mourn along with Prince’s inner circle. Click through the gallery to see all of Apollonia’s best pics!

April 26, 2016

Apollonia: 5 Things To Know About Prince’s Ex-Lover

Apollonia was just one of the many notable ladies in Prince’s life. Yep, she’s the girl from ‘Purple Rain.’ So who is Apollonia? Here’s 5 key things to know about Apollonia!
Apollonia Kotero, 56, played Prince’s super hot girlfriend in Purple Rain. She loved Prince, who was found dead on April 21, and always will. In case you need a refresher about the singer/actress, HollywoodLife.com has rounded up 5 facts to know about Apollonia.

April 22, 2016