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.
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August 12, 2026

Netflix Hired a Man to Live Inside a Billboard in Hollywood to Promote the New Film ‘The Last House’

Netflix’s new film The Last House follows a family that isf mysteriously trapped in their home following an unusual storm. While the company has promoted the movie with an intriguing trailer and a press tour with stars Wagner Moura and Greta Lee, the marketing team has also taken a clever yet somewhat creepy approach.

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Woodworking
August 7, 2026

Mexican Artist Carves a Fully Playable Wooden Foosball Table Decorated With Mayan and Aztec Motifs

Around the world, foosball tables have quite a homogenous look—a green surface that evokes a soccer field, a wooden frame with metallic handles, and two teams sporting different colors to tell them apart. Some builders take a few creative liberties, such as giving players specific uniforms, often as a nod to the local leagues.

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Inspiring
July 31, 2026

Indigenous Politician Takes a Stand for Māori Amid Official Language Debate in New Zealand

A heated debate is taking place in New Zealand. A bill aims to elevate English as the nation’s official language. This initiative sparked criticism from Indigenous activists and politicians, given English is already the most common language spoken around the country. Meanwhile, the official status held by te reo Māori and New Zealand Sign Language came only after long fights for recognition and accessibility.

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Inspiring
July 30, 2026

16-Year-Old Lifeguard Bravely Pulls off Nail-Biting Rescue in California

Lifeguards perform a perilous yet vital duty, risking their own wellbeing to rescue anyone who needs help. The danger then increases when the ocean is involved, as these brave first responders have to deal with the sheer force of the waves. These kind of rescues are hard on experienced lifeguards, so it’s impressive how Ryder Williams, a 16-year-old rookie (pictured left above), pulled off his very first rescue by braving the waves.

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