Talk:Regine Velasquez/GA2

GA Review

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Reviewer: Aussie Article Writer (talk · contribs) 12:25, 2 July 2021 (UTC)

• GA review – see WP:WIAGA for criteria

1. Is it well written?

   A. The prose is clear and concise, and the spelling and grammar are correct:

   Quite clear, to my mind very good, though I tend to get a bit lost as many of the musical and film career sections are just lists of her accomplishments, albums, songs and films — this is quite acceptable, by the way, but it can make reading a little less interesting than it could be. This doesn't preclude it from GA though, good work!

   B. It complies with the manual of style guidelines for lead sections, layout, words to watch, fiction, and list incorporation:

   Great work on the structure, I think it works well.

2. Is it verifiable with no original research?

   A. It contains a list of all references (sources of information), presented in accordance with the layout style guideline:

   B. All in-line citations are from reliable sources, including those for direct quotations, statistics, published opinion, counter-intuitive or controversial statements that are challenged or likely to be challenged, and contentious material relating to living persons—science-based articles should follow the scientific citation guidelines:

   I'm working through this - there are a lot so this is going to take some time! Going to do this section by section:

   Thanks for initiating the review Aussie Article Writer, happy to address them as they come. Pseud 14 (talk) 21:11, 3 July 2021 (UTC)

   Early life - all references check out, I took the liberty of removing two which were only tangentially related.

   Music career

   1986–1989: Career beginnings and Regine - all references check out

   1990–1993: Nineteen 90 and Reason Enough - all references check out

   1994–1998: Listen Without Prejudice and My Love Emotion - all references check out

   1999–2003: R2K and Reigne

   • "Velasquez headlined and directed the R2K Concert at the Araneta Coliseum in April 2000" - I can't see where the reference shows this...

   In the article, it is mentioned that she conceptualized and directed the concert herself. Pseud 14 (talk) 07:20, 4 July 2021 (UTC)

   • "She performed "Cry" with Mandy Moore to promote the theatrical release of Moore's film A Walk to Remember." the article only says she did a duet with Mandy Moore

   Replaced with source that mentions them performing the song. Pseud 14 (talk) 07:20, 4 July 2021 (UTC)

   2004–2007: Covers Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 - all references I can read check out (one is subscription only, the other is in Tagalog which I sadly don't read or speak)

   The article written in Tagalog I cited for her win (the headline of which is written in English which mentions her win), otherwise the first citation also supports the claim. I only used the subscription only source, as it is an archive of The Manila Bulletin. The full article can be found on the internet but is posted on a forum so I did not use that as a source Pseud 14 (talk) 07:20, 4 July 2021 (UTC)

   No probs, I only noted I couldn't read them, I assumed good faith they were correct. - Aussie Article Writer (talk) 17:22, 4 July 2021 (UTC)

   2008–2012: Low Key and professional hiatus - all references check out

   2013–2016: Silver Rewind and Hulog Ka Ng Langit - all references check out

   2017–present: R3.0, The Clash and Idol Philippines - all references I can read check out (one was in Tagalog)

   The Tagalog article mentions her hosting the show to support the claim, but it was written in English network will also debut a new musical variety show titled "Full House Tonight" hosted by Regine Velasquez-Alcasid. Pseud 14 (talk) 07:20, 4 July 2021 (UTC)

   thanks - Aussie Article Writer (talk) 17:22, 4 July 2021 (UTC)

   Acting career - all references I can read check out (some are in Tagalog)

   Ref 157, Ref 158, Ref 168, Ref 175, Ref 186: These Tagalog-written articles were used to source non-contentious information (e.g. referring to movie titles, actors she worked with or the roles she played), as I could not find a reliable substitute source that is written in English. Pseud 14 (talk) 07:20, 4 July 2021 (UTC)

   No probs, I only noted I couldn't read them, I assumed good faith they were correct. - Aussie Article Writer (talk) 17:22, 4 July 2021 (UTC)

   Artistry

   Influences - all references I can read check out (one article is not in English)

   Ref 196 - Written in Cebuano and supports claim of the subject pointing out that Sharon Cuneta was her music idol and inspiration. Pseud 14 (talk) 07:20, 4 July 2021 (UTC)

   Thanks. - Aussie Article Writer (talk) 17:22, 4 July 2021 (UTC)

   Musical style and themes - all references check out

   Voice and timbre - all references I could access check out (I was unable to read "The Changing Face of the Filipino: A Salesian Tribute to the Youth of the Philippines")

   Quick search should direct you to the excerpt A painfully shy Regine Velasquez emerged from the shadows with a story attributing her soprano voice to singing lessons administered by her father. Pseud 14 (talk) 07:20, 4 July 2021 (UTC)

   Ah, so it does! Great, checks out. - Aussie Article Writer (talk) 17:22, 4 July 2021 (UTC)

   Legacy and influence - all references check out

   Other activities

   Philanthropy - all references check out

   Product endorsements - all references check out

   Personal life - all articles I could read check out (one was in Tagalog)

   Ref 248: Article mentions date that couple announced their engagement and plan to get married in the same year: announcement ni Ogie Alcasid bukas, August 8. Pseud 14 (talk) 07:20, 4 July 2021 (UTC)

   Thanks. - Aussie Article Writer (talk) 17:22, 4 July 2021 (UTC)

   Awards and recognition - all articles check out

   C. It contains no original research:

   D. It contains no copyright violations nor plagiarism:

   Earwig shows one article that seems to have plagiarised from Wikipedia, seems fine to me.

3. Is it broad in its coverage?

   A. It addresses the main aspects of the topic:

   B. It stays focused on the topic without going into unnecessary detail (see summary style):

4. Is it neutral?

   It represents viewpoints fairly and without editorial bias, giving due weight to each:

5. Is it stable?

   It does not change significantly from day to day because of an ongoing edit war or content dispute:

6. Is it illustrated, if possible, by images?

   A. Images are tagged with their copyright status, and valid fair use rationales are provided for non-free content:

   File:Regine Velasquez Silver Rewind 2013 (cropped).jpg - cc-by-sa-2.0

   File:Regine Velasquez Korea Launch 1996 (cropped).jpg - cc-by-sa-2.0

   File:Regine Velasquez R2K Concert 2000.jpg - cc-by-sa-2.0

   File:QueenRegine.jpg - public domain

   File:Regine Velasquez 2015 Family Values Awards (cropped).jpg - cc-by-sa-2.0

   File:Barbra Streisand 2 Allan Warren.jpg - cc-by-sa-2.0

   File:Regine Velasquez Fragrance Launch (cropped).jpg - cc-by-sa-2.0

   B. Images are relevant to the topic, and have suitable captions:

   all photos are appropriate and relevant to the article

7. Overall:

   Pass or Fail:

   Sorry for the time this took, I checked all the references (hopefully I didn't miss any!). I have to say, this is a most meticulously references and detailed article about the singer, excellent work. If you took this to FA, I think you might want to make it less "list like", but given the scope of her work, fame and achievements I also think that this sort of thing goes with the territory! Great work, this passes GA status. - Aussie Article Writer (talk) 04:33, 4 July 2021 (UTC)