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.
Toys
September 26, 2025

Mattel Honors Venus Williams With a Barbie Doll Featuring Her Iconic Wimbledon Uniform

Tennis star Venus Williams has won seven Grand Slam singles tennis titles, 14 doubles majors alongside her sister, Serena, and three Olympic medals, making her a living legend at age 45. She is also a major figure in the fight for equal pay, calling out Wimbledon and other key tournaments to pay female athletes the same amount as male tennis players.

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Painting
September 23, 2025

Frida Kahlo Painting Could Break Art Record for Female Artists by Selling for up to $60 Million

Embed from Getty Images Frida Kahlo is often listed as one of the greatest artists of all time, making her paintings some of the most coveted among art collectors. And soon, this trend could reach new heights. Sotheby’s has announced that Kahlo’s self-portrait El sueño (La cama) (in Spanish, “The Dream (The Bed)”) is going up for auction later this year.

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Cats
September 19, 2025

Want To Communicate With Cats? Try This Simple Yet Effective Trick Proven by Scientists

Cats are significantly more aloof than dogs, which makes it much trickier to communicate with them. However, scientists have found a simple yet effective technique to engaging with kitties. A team of psychologists, led by Dr. Tasmin Humphrey and Professor Karen McComb, who specialize in animal behavior at the University of Sussex, published their findings in Scientific Reports.

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Entertainment
September 17, 2025

RIP Robert Redford: Oscar-Winning Hollywood Legend and Environmental Activist Dead at 89

Robert Redford, the legendary actor and director who used his star power to uplift environmental causes and independent creators, has passed away at the age of 89. He died in his home outside of Provo, Utah, “the place he loved surrounded by those he loved,” per a statement provided to The New York Times by publicist Cindi Berger.

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