Ivette Félix Padilla joins us as an intern. She grew up in Mexico City and in Berlin and is studying Law at the Free University of Berlin with a specialization in international and European law. In addition to her studies, she is Editor-in-chief of the Berlin Law Journal (Berliner Rechtszeitschrift) and a Board Member of the Summer Academy on Feminist Legal Studies (Sommerakademie Feministische Rechtswissenschaft).
We look very much forward to working with Ivette and have so many questions…
What was your first job?
Acting in commercials! I was cast on the street when I was four years old, and I begged my parents to let me do it. It was for a doll, and the shooting was so much fun!
Breakfast or dinner?
Dinner all the way! I usually do not eat breakfast because I eat lunch quite early.
What do you cook when you spontaneously have friends over for dinner?
I am not much of a cook, but whenever I have friends over, they all love my vodka pasta.
Mountains or Seaside?
Seaside.
If you could meet someone famous, dead or alive, who would it be?
Sally Rooney. I am obsessed with all of her books and their adaptations.
Which was your favorite place to live so far?
London. I did part of my studies there and it was amazing. I loved going to lots of concerts, great vintage shops, and museums!
Favorite time of day?
Noon.
Window or aisle seat?
Window seat.
Country you wish to visit?
South Africa.
What song will always get you on the dancefloor?
360 by Charli xcx.
Good advice you’ve received?
Channel your outrage into courage—stand up and speak out!
Biggest pet peeve?
Slow walkers.
Most played on your music playlist right now?
Koffer by Apsilon.
Favorite (public) holiday?
Day of the Dead.
Which movie can you watch over and over?
Greta Gerwig’s version of Little Women.
Three words to describe Berlin?
Green. Fun. Diverse.
Three words to describe your hometown?
Vibrant. Historic. Gorgeous!
Night owl or early bird?
I’m a night owl, but I truly wish I was an early bird.
Favorite pizza topping?
Mushrooms.
