Kerala Teen's Viral Resemblance: Allen James dubbed Kerala's Yamal; hopes for Yamal message
A 15-year-old student from Kerala named Allen James has become an internet sensation due to his striking physical resemblance to Spanish football star Lamine Yamal. The viral fame has significantly increased his social media following and led to local public appearances.
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This story highlights the power of social media in transforming ordinary individuals into local celebrities through viral trends and global cultural connections.
At first, the face can make people look twice. The hairstyle, smile and facial features of 15-year-old Allen James from Chakkuvally in Kollam have drawn comparisons with Spanish football star Lamine Yamal. A video of the schoolboy has now turned that resemblance into an unexpected internet sensation, with one Instagram video crossing 14 million views.A familiar face suddenly becomes famousAllen, a Class 10 student at Peruvazhi Government High School, had heard the comparison long before he became popular online. People around him had often told him that he looked like Yamal, but he never paid much attention.That changed when block panchayat member and vlogger Nikhil Manohar filmed Allen and shared the video.
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