Posts by Regina Sienra

Regina Sienra

Regina Sienra is a Staff Writer at My Modern Met. Based in Mexico City, Mexico, she holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications with specialization in Journalism from the National Autonomous University of Mexico. She has 10+ years’ experience in Digital Media, writing for outlets in both English and Spanish. Her love for the creative arts—especially music and film—drives her forward every day.
Animals
February 17, 2025

Watch the Surprising Moment a Humpback Whale Swallows a Kayaker and Spits Him Out

Adrian Simancas, a 24-year-old Venezuelan kayaker, has a story for the ages. While out on a kayaking trip with his dad in Chile's Strait of Magellan—one of the world's most popular whale-watching destinations—he was suddenly swallowed by a humpback whale. Despite the initial terror, the kayaker promptly emerged from the whale's mouth unharmed. This nerve-wracking moment was captured on video by Simancas' father, Dell.

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Art
February 12, 2025

ZONA MACO 2025: Mexico City’s Top Art Fair Showcases Contemporary Artists From Mexico and Beyond

Mexico City's largest art fair, ZONA MACO, just wrapped its 21st edition, which ran from February 5-9, 2025. Celebrated at the sprawling Centro Citibanamex in western Mexico City, 220 galleries from 30 countries gathered for the incredible event. My Modern Met also attended ZONA MACO 2025, browsing the work of both established and emerging creators—a vibrant mixture that has long made ZONA MACO the biggest event of Mexico City Art Week.

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Sports
February 10, 2025

Skydiver Surprises His Parents by Video Calling Them as He Jumps From the Plane

It's not uncommon for people to call their parents when something big happens. For example, Nobel Prize Winner Drew Weissman reached out to his mom and dad when he received the award for helping develop a COVID-19 vaccine. What could make the call unusual is where you're calling from, like a man named Roger, who called his parents as he jumped from a plane.

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My Modern Met

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