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.
Music
October 22, 2023

Brazilian Orchestra Continues to Play Flawlessly in the Dark During a Power Outage

Orchestra musicians are supremely talented performers. They can push through many obstacles to deliver beautiful music, including a blackout. A now-viral video shows a Brazilian symphony orchestra being plunged into darkness halfway through a concert due to a power outage. Although they couldn't see their conductor nor the sheet music, the orchestra kept playing flawlessly, much to the delight of their audience.

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Inspiring
October 20, 2023

Bindi Irwin Remembers Her Dad’s Compassion for All Species in Sweet Video

The late Steve Irwin is best remembered for his daring wildlife adventures. However, as co-owner of the Australia Zoo, he had some chores to tend to. An animal lover like no other, Irwin's dedication was even noticeable in the smallest of encounters. As a tribute to her father, Bindi Irwin recently shared a sweet video of her dad breaking a fight between two kookaburras.

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Good News
October 18, 2023

Little Girl Loudly Cheers at Dad’s Graduation as He Walks on Stage to Pick Up Diploma

At graduation ceremonies, it's common to see parents proudly cheering and clapping for their kids, whether they are finishing elementary school or picking up their masters degree. But have you ever seen it happen the other way around? A heartwarming viral video shows a little girl named Shivaee Nalawade loudly rooting for her dad during his graduation ceremony.

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Astrophotography
October 17, 2023

Astrophotographer Captures All Four Supermoons of 2023 and Combines Them Into One Image

This year has been great for astrophotography. Among the many astronomical events that have taken place, four supermoons have lit up the night sky with their beauty in 2023. Photographer Soumyadeep Mukherjee set out to capture all four of them, bringing them together in a sweeping sequence that shows their similarities and differences.

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