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.
Funny
February 28, 2024

Weatherman Sneaks Heavy Metal Lyrics by Disturbed Into His Live TV Forecast

Weatherman Adam Krueger has won the hearts of music fans by cleverly inserting lyrics into his live TV forecasts. Working based on fan suggestions, he gets many requests from pop music fans. Recently, one of his latest attempts showed no genre is out of his reach. Krueger tried his hand at sneaking lyrics from the heavy metal act Disturbed, impressing even the members of the band.

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Food Art
February 28, 2024

Japanese Food Artist Reimagines Onigiri as an Adorable Cast of Characters

At its most basic, onigiri is a Japanese delicacy made of white rice wrapped in nori (seaweed). But for one food artist, it's a whole universe filled with creative possibilities. A chef known as Onigiri Gekijō (“Rice ball theater” in Japanese) transforms this reliable snack into adorable characters that are almost too cute to eat. As opposed to the traditional triangular and circular shapes, these onigiris are shaped like cute animals with fully detailed expressions.

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Sports
February 26, 2024

Pro Golfer Georgia Ball Documents Mansplaining From Amateur Player While Practicing

Professional golfer Georgia Ball believes in getting more people into the sport she loves deeply. That's why the 26-year-old often records herself while she practices, giving clever tips and encouraging others. However, her camera recorded something else recently. While working on her swing, a man came up to her to give her some unsolicited advice.

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My Modern Met

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