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
July 22, 2023

Dave Grohl Plays Metallica Cover With a Talented 10-Year-Old Fan

Dave Grohl is no stranger to sharing the stage with young, impromptu collaborators. Not only has he invited talented teen guitarists to perform with him during live shows, but he has also given them a boost for their emerging careers. This time, the Foo Fighters frontman made a little fan's dream come true by performing a Metallica song with him—changing his life for good.

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Inspiring
July 19, 2023

Flight Attendant Makes Announcement for 6-Year-Old Who Beat Cancer and the Plane Erupts in Cheers

You may never know the stories of the people you cross paths with, but some deserve being told out loud and shared widely. On a recent Southwest flight, the crew introduced a very special guest to the passengers. On board was Jessa, a 6-year-old girl flying back home from her Make-a-Wish foundation trip to Disney World. “She—are y'all ready for this—has just beaten cancer and is now cancer-free,” the flight attendant announces.

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Inspiring
July 18, 2023

61 and 56-Year-Old Couple Shows What a “Healthy” Marriage Looks Like in Every Sense of the Word

As anyone in a relationship knows, finding a partner who shares your interests and is willing to do activities together is key to a long-lasting love. A happily married couple in Korea knows this all too well. Known as @okdong_fit on social media, the 61 and 56-year-old pair has been sharing their joint workouts with the world. They've built a following around their fitness-oriented lifestyle, which is simultaneously impressive and heartwarming.

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