Patricia Apollonia Kotero (born August 2, 1959) is an American actress, singer, and former model. [2] She is known for co-starring in Prince 's 1984 film Purple Rain and for having been the lead …

Oct 17, 2025 · Apollonia was a self-governing and independent city for many centuries until it was first incorporated into the Kingdom of Epirus, and later the Kingdom of Macedonia. It was a …

Apollonia landed the role of a lifetime while auditioning for Prince for his first ever feature film. Winning the starring role opposite Prince in the blockbuster musical Purple Rain (1984), which …

Jul 11, 2022 · Apollonia Kotero is one of the legendary actresses of the 1980s, thanks to the movie and TV show roles she landed during the era. Even though she has vanished from the …

Each Apollonia was named in honor of Apollo, reflecting the god's importance in Greek religion and culture. Temples dedicated to Apollo were prominent features of these cities, serving as …

Critics hailed her as an overnight success, praising her natural beauty along with her singing and acting performances. However, that was not the beginning. Apollonia was already a former …

Apollonia was a major urban center founded by Greek colonists that evolved through Classical, Hellenistic, and Roman periods, serving as a key trade and cultural hub in the western Balkans.

May 26, 2024 · Nestled in the heart of modern-day Albania, the ancient city of Apollonia stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of Greek civilization. Founded in 588 BC by Greek …

Apollonia (Ancient Greek, Koine Greek: Ἀπολλωνία; demonym: Ἀπολλωνιάτης, Apolloniates; [1] Latin: Apollonia) was an Ancient Greek trade colony which developed into an independent …

Apollonia, the name of several Greek cities (IACP nos.13, 77, 545, 627, 682). The chief of these was in Illyria (IACP no. 77), founded c.600 bce where the river Aous enters the coastal plain, …