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.
News
December 5, 2022

Soccer Player Tyler Adams Gracefully Answers Loaded Question About Discrimination From Iranian Reporter

The World Cup is, conceptually, a joyful occasion for all nations to come together to celebrate the most popular sport in the world. However, geopolitical tensions don't just evaporate the moment the first whistle blows, and some friction may sneak through—especially since it's a good time to make statements, given the whole world is watching. This seems to be the driving force behind the question U.S.

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Social Cause
December 1, 2022

Michael J. Fox Receives Honorary Oscar for Activism in the Fight Against Parkinson’s Disease

Actor Michael J. Fox has recently been in the news due to some exciting developments—first his reunion with fellow Back to the Future star Christopher Lloyd, and then a tease of a new project within this franchise. But now, Fox has been honored for what actor Woody Harrelson described as his “best performance” during the 2022 Governors Awards: his role as a Parkinson’s advocate.

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Music
November 24, 2022

Aretha Franklin Once Saved the Day by Stepping up To Sing Opera

As the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin was known for her powerful and moving voice that earned her a place among the best singers of all time. Although her greatest hits include songs such as “Respect,” “I Say a Little Prayer,” and “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” she once saved the day by performing something completely different than her repertoire—an opera aria.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.