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.
Inspiring
August 10, 2024

Teenage Brother Steps up for Sister’s Father-Daughter Dance When Dad Can’t Make It

For many little girls, father-daughter dances are key moments, but things can get tricky when dad is not around. This was the case for 6-year-old Harper, whose dance studio's annual summer showcase was approaching. Not willing to let his sister feel left out, her 14-year-old brother, Micah, proudly stepped in, saving the day and giving her an experience she'll never forget. Harper and Micah's mother Patrice Thompson took a video of the heartwarming dance.

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Sports
August 8, 2024

Man Cycles 264 Miles Across London to “Draw” Olympics-Inspired Map Art With GPS

The Paris Olympics still have a few more days to go, but across the English Channel, a man found a unique way to celebrate the games. Nicolas Georgiou is a designer and cyclist who makes GPS-based artwork. By creating tracking models with the help of the Strava app, he then goes out on his bike for hours on end, traveling for miles to “draw” a picture on the London map.

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Sports
August 6, 2024

Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles Bow Down to Rebeca Andrade at Olympic Gymnastics’ First All-Black Podium

Embed from Getty Images Simone Biles has been at the center of many stories during her 2024 Paris Olympics run, from shutting down negative comments to her becoming the most decorated U.S. Olympic gymnast in history. But during her final competition, she stepped to the side and paid her respects to her fiercest competitor in an outstanding display of sportsmanship. Despite her best attempts, Biles placed second during the women's floor exercise final.

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