Posts by Regina Sienra

Regina Sienra

Regina Sienra is a Staff Writer at My Modern Met. She is a Mexico City-based journalist, translator, and digital media professional with over a decade of experience creating bilingual content in English and Spanish. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications with a specialization in Journalism from the National Autonomous University of Mexico. Her work spans both hard and soft news, with a focus on arts, culture, and entertainment. She has a particular interest in highlighting emerging and independent musicians, a passion that earned her recognition as CBC Radio 3’s Fan of the Year in 2014. Sienra brings a broad pop culture perspective to her writing, with interests that include music, film, and cultural trends across media. When she isn't writing, she is watching films, attending concerts, and building out her growing vinyl collection.
Cats
July 14, 2023

Shelter Cat Gives a “Making Biscuits” Massage to Blind Dog Who Needs All the Love

It is well known that cats love to “make biscuits” by kneading into a soft surface. But for one cat named Elodie, this also means helping a friend feel better. In a video captured by the staff of Sunshine Animal Refuge Agadir (SARA) in Morocco, the kitty can be seen giving Tam, a blind dog with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a loving massage. Tam has lived at the shelter for nine years.

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Entertainment
July 13, 2023

Al Roker Is a First-Time Grandpa and Shares First Photos of His Granddaughter

Congratulations are in order for Al Roker.  On July 3, his daughter Courtney Roker Laga gave birth to a little girl named Sky Clara Laga, making him a first-time grandfather. To mark the happy occasion, The Today Show host shared the first pictures of baby Sky on Instagram. “And then this little girl came into my life,” he captioned the image. “Welcome to the world, Sky Clara Laga. In love all over again.

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Inspiring
July 12, 2023

Injured Veteran Receives Mortgage-Free Home From Gary Sinise Foundation

Getting a new home is exciting for any family, but it has been particularly emotional for a man named Jose Armenta. The Marine Corps veteran lost both his legs during a tour in Afghanistan, and now, he’s being repaid for his service thanks to actor Gary Sinise’s charity. The Gary Sinise Foundation has gifted Armenta and his family a mortgage-free home.

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Entertainment
July 10, 2023

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend Welcome Their Fourth Child, Wren Alexander Stephens

Model Chrissy Teigen and musician John Legend have welcomed their fourth child. Just months after the birth of baby Esti Maxine, the family just got bigger with the arrival of their baby boy, Wren Alexander Stephens. The newest addition to their family was born on June 19. Legend marked the occasion by sharing a picture of all four of their children  together in one photo. Legend captioned the picture, “Wren Alexander Stephens, our new love.

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