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.
History
May 16, 2025

The Ritual of the Voladores: An Ancestral Ceremony Performed by Daring “Flying Men” in Mexico

In both urban and small town Mexico, a sight high above dazzles both locals and visitors. A group of men in colorful outfits climb a towering pole, up to a small wooden structure. When a flute and a small drum start to play, the men jump down, revealing they are only hanging on by a rope. As the cord unravels, the dancers execute a delicate piece of choreography on their way down.

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Sports
May 14, 2025

55-Year-Old Surfer With Prosthetic Leg Conquers Massive Waves Around the World

Surfing is one of the most thrilling sports out there. And it has become increasingly accessible to people with disabilities, thanks to the perseverance and public feats of athletes like Pegleg Bennett. The 55-year-old surfer has become a beacon of para surfing, serving both as a trailblazer for his local community of Cornwall, England, and a teacher for all of those who hope to experience this sport regardless of their disabilities.

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Entertainment
May 9, 2025

Millie Bobby Brown Lives on a Farm in Rural Georgia That Doubles as a Shelter for Rescue Dogs

Actor Millie Bobby Brown is known for her role as Eleven in Stranger Things, as well as the titular character in the Netflix movie franchise Enola Holmes. But while she has made a name for herself by acting, there's a cause much closer to her heart. Since 2022, Brown has been living on a farm in Georgia, where she launched an animal rescue organization called Joey’s Friends.

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