Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Alan Tafoya (2nd nomination)


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The result was delete. Randykitty (talk) 19:10, 21 March 2019 (UTC)

Alan Tafoya
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Article was deleted once before via AfD; recreated again with claims to demonstrate more notability. The sources still don't satisfy WP:BIO; no significant coverage in an RS, just mentions in the context of productions he's been involved with. OhNo itsJamie Talk 02:16, 14 March 2019 (UTC)
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 * There are very few Native American actors of note in Hollywood and it can be quite difficult for them to get any traction in that industry. Tafoya is both an actor and a champion knife fighter who is recognized for both his acting roles and as himself on perhaps the most popular episode of Deadliest Warrior. He also recently starred in a touring musical theatre production about Sitting Bull. These things may not be that impressive compared to a Tom Cruise, but in the Native American community he is a person worthy of some recognition on Wikipedia. I am looking to source more material and citations with better references where possible. Would appreciate for the sake of Wiki diversity some leeway on letting this Article continue. That is my suggestion, though I know it is not up to me. Thank you for considering this. --Jay Odin (talk) 02:49, 14 March 2019 (UTC)
 * That may be how his publicists promote him, but sources that are both independent and reliable sources are required. --Ronz (talk) 02:53, 14 March 2019 (UTC)
 * I have also sourced both a documentary movie and an article which detailed his two victories in martial arts knife fighting championships which keeps getting deleted, so I wonder if that aspect of his career is somehow not notable enough for Wiki to include. --Jay Odin (talk) 03:00, 14 March 2019 (UTC)
 * This page is not for general discussion. The sources offered are unreliable or publicity pieces. --Ronz (talk) 03:44, 14 March 2019 (UTC)
 * Thus far, there are four notable publications and IMDB. Sites dedicated to Deadliest Warrior mention him frequently, with reference to the martial arts championships. Again, it must be kept in perspective that full blooded Native American talent often appears in productions directly related to that lineage and as such usually in featured roles. The major publications that draw specific reference to them are often limited. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jay Odin (talk • contribs) 04:40, 14 March 2019 (UTC)  --Jay Odin (talk) 05:04, 14 March 2019 (UTC)
 * Delete as promotional and more likely than not made by an associated/paid editor. ‡ Єl Cid of ᐺalencia  ᐐT₳LKᐬ  12:17, 14 March 2019 (UTC)
 * Delete per a lack of any independent coverage. A partial merge to the notable people section of Jicarilla Apache might be good to do, if there is a consensus he is on the verge of notable on a local level. Definitely not national or state-wide, however. MidwestSalamander (talk) 13:44, 14 March 2019 (UTC)
 * Delete. Fails WP:BIO. Preaky (talk) 22:59, 15 March 2019 (UTC)
 * Delete Fails to meet WP:GNG, WP:MANOTE, or WP:NACTOR. Coverage is either not independent or consists of passing mentions.  Most significant coverage appears to come from his appearing on Deadliest Warrior, but even that doesn't appear to be independent. Papaursa (talk) 23:52, 18 March 2019 (UTC)


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