Apollonia Kotero - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 02, 1959 |
|---|---|
| Age | 66 |
| Birthplace | Santa Monica, California, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo - (see also Apollonia Kotero's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Pig |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Starring in 'Purple Rain' (1984) and as the lead singer of Apollonia 6. |
Intro
Apollonia Kotero is an American singer, actress, and former model best known for her role as the female lead in the 1984 film 'Purple Rain,' where she starred alongside Prince. She was also the lead singer of the girl group Apollonia 6.
Early Life & Background
Patricia Kotero, known professionally as Apollonia Kotero, was born to Mexican parents in Santa Monica, California. She left home at the age of 16 to pursue an entertainment career and initially worked as a cheerleader for the Los Angeles Rams before turning to modeling and acting.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Apollonia in 'Purple Rain' (1984), the musical drama film featuring Prince.
- Lead singer of the pop girl group Apollonia 6, which released their self-titled album in 1984.
- Appeared in TV series such as 'Falcon Crest' and made guest appearances on various shows.
- Had a successful modeling career before transitioning to acting and music.
Trivia
- Changed her name to 'Apollonia' after joining Prince's circle in the early 1980s.
- 'When Doves Cry' featured her in the music video and boosted her fame.
- Auditioned for 'Purple Rain' after Denise Matthews (Vanity) left the project.
FAQs
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Apollonia Kotero is 66 years old.
Apollonia Kotero was born the 2 August 1959.
Santa Monica, California, United States.
On Her Birth-Day
About August 2nd, 1959, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 2, 1959, Willie McCovey hit his first major league home run off pitcher Ron Kline, contributing to the San Francisco Giants' 5-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. McCovey's debut season was marked by a .354 batting average and 13 home runs in 52 games.
- Day of the week: August 2nd, 1959 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Lonely Boy by Paul Anka
- #1 UK song: Dream Lover by Bobby Darin
- Popular movie: Some Like It Hot directed by Billy Wilder
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