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.
Creative Products
June 14, 2023

Smart Chess Board With Self-Moving Pieces Lets You Play Against Anyone in the World in Real-Time

Online gaming has made it possible to play with someone halfway across the world, but it's limited to video games and phone apps. Wouldn't it be amazing if the same principle could be applied to board games with physical pieces? A new smart board called GoChess could be the answer. This interactive, AI-powered chess board could revolutionize one of the greatest games out there.

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Style
June 11, 2023

Adidas Releases ‘Concha’ Shoes Celebrating the Sweet Flavors of Mexican Pan Dulce

When asked about Mexican food, many people think of tacos and other tortilla-based delicacies. However, there's much more to Mexican cuisine than its savory side. Mexican sweet treats are just as delicious, and few are as popular as pan dulce, or sweet bread. Among these baked goods are conchas, a fluffy round bread topped with vanilla, chocolate, or (more rarely) strawberry. When they come out of the oven, they resemble a sea shell.

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Music
June 8, 2023

Beyoncé and Blue Ivy Share an Empowering Mother-Daughter Moment on Stage During the Renaissance Tour

It's not often that we get to see a world-famous entertainer have a mother-daughter interaction on a big stage. That's why it's been so inspiring to see what has been taking place at Beyoncé's Renaissance Tour. The “CUFF IT” singer has made her eldest child, Blue Ivy Carter, part of the show in a unique, empowering way. Blue Ivy has joined her mom as part of her dancing crew.

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Inspiring
June 7, 2023

Firefighter Rescues 2-Year-Old From Burning House, Gets to Meet the Boy’s Son 23 Years Later

We hear many hero stories about saving lives but that's usually where the narrative ends. We may take some time to praise those who took action, but we rarely get to see the lasting effects of the hero's deeds. That's why it's been enthralling to hear the story of Xavier Dimples. When he was 2 years old, his house caught fire, trapping him inside.

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