Alvin Johnson

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Alvin Johnson is the socially awkward but resourceful high school student who transforms his image by dating a popular girl in the teen comedy film "Love Don't Cost a Thing."

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Predicate Object
instanceOf fictional character
film character
appearsIn Love Don't Cost a Thing NERFINISHED
appearsInGenre romantic comedy
basedOn Ronald Miller NERFINISHED
basedOnWork Can’t Buy Me Love NERFINISHED
centralThemeRelation explores cost of popularity
characterArc from nerdy outcast to popular student
filmReleaseYear 2003
genreOfWork teen comedy film
hasAge teenager
hasGender male
hasName Alvin Johnson NERFINISHED
medium film
narrativeRole protagonist
notableAction dates a popular girl
notableTrait intelligent
mechanically inclined
occupation high school student
personalityTrait resourceful
socially awkward
portrayedInUniverseAs African-American teenager
primaryMotivation gain popularity
improve social status
relationshipType fake romantic relationship with popular girl
setting American high school
storyOutcome learns lessons about authenticity and self-worth
undergoes image transformation

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