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
February 7, 2023

Angela Bassett Makes History by Earning Marvel’s Very First Oscar Nomination for Acting

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has undoubtedly left its mark in the history of film, reaching far and wide across countries, cultures, ages, and more. Even though it may face pushback from critics for one thing or another, its impact on cinema is undeniable. In fact, the creativity of its world-building has even been recognized with over 20 Academy Award nominations, most of them in technical categories, like visual effects.

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Entertainment
February 3, 2023

Composer John Williams Becomes the Oldest Academy Award Nominee at 90

Composer John Williams is a pillar of the film soundtrack world. He is known for his work on Star Wars, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Indiana Jones, Harry Potter, and Jaws. His masterful work has earned him 53 Academy Award nominations and five wins—the last one being for Schindler's List (1993). He has been nominated once again for his score for the Steven Spielberg-directed film The Fabelmans (2022). This recognition is now a history-making one.

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