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.
Style
June 6, 2023

Vintage-Looking Thigh Holster for Book-Slinging Readers

Cosplayers often reimagine beloved characters from TV, film, and literature. Though cosplay is a very visual form of artistic expression, all characters originate from text, whether they're from a novel, a comic book, or a script. This includes characters from The Lord of the Rings books by J. R. R Tolkien, George Lucas' screenplays for the Star Wars films, and even Old Westerns on TV.

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Music
June 3, 2023

Georgian Trio Marvels With Energetic Renditions From a Global Songbook

Music is truly a universal language. No matter where you're from, a good melody and a compelling performance can sweeten anyone's ear. Trio Mandili, a Georgian group comprising three young women, embodies this sentiment. Even if you can't understand the lyrics to their songs—or the wide array of songs from around the world they cover—it's hard to not be marveled at how their talents shine through the simplicity of their performances.

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Good News
May 31, 2023

Man Wins $100K in Lottery and Pledges to Build Classrooms in Mali

What would you do if you won the lottery? For one North Carolina man, the answer is simple—he would help others by supporting education. Meet Souleymane Sana, a 39-year-old dance instructor in North Carolina who originally emigrated from Mali, a war-torn country in West Africa. Hoping to help the kids from his native country, he purchased a scratch-off ticket. Fortunately, luck was on his side, and he won $100,000.

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My Modern Met

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