Violet Sanford

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Violet Sanford is the aspiring songwriter and bartender protagonist of the film "Coyote Ugly," who moves to New York City to pursue her musical dreams.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf fictional character
film character
appearsIn Coyote Ugly NERFINISHED
basedOn article about the real Coyote Ugly Saloon (indirectly, via film)
characterArc from insecure aspiring songwriter to confident performer and successful songwriter
characterTrait determined
hardworking
shy about performing in public
countryOfOriginOfWork United States of America
surface form: United States
createdFor Coyote Ugly (2000 film) NERFINISHED
developsSkill performing confidently on stage
directorOfWork David McNally NERFINISHED
distributorOfWork Buena Vista Pictures NERFINISHED
employer Lil (Coyote Ugly bar owner) NERFINISHED
facesObstacle balancing bar work and music career
financial difficulties in New York City
stage fright
familyName Sanford NERFINISHED
fictionalUniverse Coyote Ugly (film universe) NERFINISHED
filmReleaseYear 2000 (Coyote Ugly)
gender female
genreOfWork romantic musical comedy-drama
givenName Violet NERFINISHED
goal to become a successful songwriter
to have her songs performed and recognized
homeTown South Amboy, New Jersey NERFINISHED
languageOfWork English
loveInterest Kevin O’Donnell NERFINISHED
medium live-action film
movesTo New York City NERFINISHED
nationality American (fictional)
notableEvent begins working as a bartender at Coyote Ugly
has her songs recorded by a major artist
notableSongAssociated Can’t Fight the Moonlight (featured in film’s climax) NERFINISHED
occupation bartender
songwriter
parent Bill Sanford NERFINISHED
portrayedBy Piper Perabo NERFINISHED
productionCompanyOfWork Touchstone Pictures NERFINISHED
protagonistOf Coyote Ugly NERFINISHED
relationshipWithFather initially strained
later reconciled
screenwriterOfWork Gina Wendkos NERFINISHED
talent singing
songwriting
worksAt Coyote Ugly bar NERFINISHED

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Coyote Ugly leadRoleCharacter Violet Sanford
Coyote Ugly mainCharacter Violet Sanford
Rachel in Coyote Ugly worksWith Violet Sanford
subject surface form: Rachel