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What Is Apollonia Kotero’s Net Worth?
Apollonia Kotero, an accomplished American actress, singer, talent manager, and former model, boasts a net worth of $4 million. Her financial standing reflects a multifaceted career spanning entertainment and business ventures. This estimation is based on her earnings from acting roles, music releases, management ventures, and other business endeavors over the years.
Early Career and “Purple Rain” Impact
Apollonia Kotero’s early life began in Santa Monica, California, on August 2, 1959, as Patricia Apollonia Kotero. The daughter of Mexican immigrants, Maria, who worked as a caregiver, and Victor, who managed a restaurant, she navigated her formative years with five younger siblings. By the age of 16, she had already set her sights on a modeling career, leading her to leave high school. This early ambition fueled her initial steps into the entertainment world.
Her career took off after she left school, winning the Miss San Pedro beauty contest. She balanced modeling with roles as an actress, singer, and even a Los Angeles Rams cheerleader. Her brother George mentioned in “People” magazine that she had earned her first million by 24. She appeared in films like “La mafia de la frontera” (1979), “Tricks of the Trade,” and “Amor ciego” (1980). She also made guest appearances on television shows such as “CHiPs” (1982), “Tales of the Gold Monkey” (1983), “Fantasy Island” (1983), “Matt Houston” (1983), and “Knight Rider” (1984).
A pivotal moment in her career came with her role in Prince’s “Purple Rain” in 1984. The film, produced with a budget of $7.2 million, grossed $70.3 million. In 2019, the film was recognized for its cultural significance by being preserved in the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry. As part of the film, Apollonia, along with Susan Moonsie and Brenda Bennett, formed the group Apollonia 6. The group toured worldwide to promote their single “Sex Shooter.” She also performed “Take Me with U” with Prince on the film’s soundtrack, which was certified 13× Platinum. The song reached #7 on the “Billboard” Dance Club Songs chart and #25 on the “Billboard” Hot 100 chart.
Television, Music, and Business Ventures
From 1985 to 1986, Apollonia had a recurring role in 10 episodes of “Falcon Crest.” In 1988, she released her self-titled solo album, featuring the singles “Since I Fell for You,” “Mismatch,” and “The Same Dream.” “Mismatch” reached #10 on the “Billboard” Dance Club Songs chart.
During this time, Kotero appeared in several films, including “Ministry of Vengeance” (1989), “Back to Back” (1989), “Black Magic Woman” (1991), “A Woman’s Secret” (1991), and “Bad Girls” (1992). She also guest-starred on the science-fiction series “Sliders” in 1997. Kotero hosted “Latin Beat” on The Jazz Channel. In 1998, she appeared in the film “Anarchy TV” and guest-starred on “Air America” with her “Falcon Crest” co-star Lorenzo Lamas. She also released an exercise video, “Go For It,” and appeared in the film “The Divorce Ceremony” in 2006.
In 2005, Kotero founded Kotero Entertainment, a multimedia entertainment company based in Beverly Hills. This venture marked her foray into the business side of the entertainment industry, expanding her financial interests beyond performing.
In 2009, her vocals were featured on a cover version of “When Doves Cry” by The Twilight Singers. The track was included on “Purplish Rain,” a digital album of Prince covers released by “Spin” magazine to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the “Purple Rain” soundtrack. While this project contributed to her visibility, the specific financial gains from this collaboration are not publicly detailed.
