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.
Entertainment
January 12, 2023

Michelle Yeoh Shuts Down Exit Music and Continues Her Iconic Golden Globe Speech

Actress Michelle Yeoh has had an impressive run over the course of her career. In recent years she's elevated high-grossing movies such as Crazy Rich Asians, Last Christmas, and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings with her graceful performances. However, as the protagonist of Everything Everywhere All At Once, Yeoh furthered her presence as a powerful and versatile artist.

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Funny
January 10, 2023

Mom Finds Daughter on Roblox to Tell Her to Take the Lasagna Out of the Freezer

For some parents, meeting their kids halfway is the key to communication. Some others, though, go the extra mile. This is the case of ChaCha Watson, a mother from Chicago, who recently went viral for her creative way to reach out to her kid. Watson needed her 11-year-old daughter Miracle to take out a lasagna and garlic bread out of the freezer so she could make it when she got home.

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Wildlife Photography
January 7, 2023

Illuminating Underwater Photos Highlight the Gentle Beauty of Giant Whales

Whales are the gentle giants of the ocean. They lead fascinating lives with lengthy migratory cycles, communicate through song, and are generally friendly toward humans. However, their habitats are constantly threatened and their species are in danger due to poor fishing practices. A couple of ways to raise awareness and understand what's at stake are whale photography, and when possible, taking the opportunity to see them up close.

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