Quick Info
| Profession | Restaurateur, Entrepreneur, Human Activist, Television Personality |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 03/05/1979 |
| Age | 47 years |
| Birthplace | India |
Latest News about Leva Bonaparte
19/08/2026
Reports in 2026 said that one of Leva Bonaparte’s Charleston bars and her husband were facing allegations of federal labor violations. The coverage centered on claims tied to the operations of her Southern Hospitality-linked business and described the matter as an ongoing legal issue.
26/03/2025
Leva Bonaparte announced that she was stepping away from Southern Charm after four seasons as a full-time cast member. She said she wanted time for a life reset and to focus on her family and personal priorities, while noting that she was leaving on good terms.
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Bio/Wiki
| Birth Name | Leva Nowroozyani |
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| Ethnicity | Persian |
| Residence | Charleston, South Carolina, USA |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 8" (172 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada; South Carolina State University |
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| Qualification | Graduation (1999) |
Personal Life
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Lamar Bonaparte (2009-2013) |
| Marriage Date | 25/04/2013 |
Family
| Husband | Lamar Bonaparte (businessman) | ||||
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| Children | Son - Lamar 'Little' Bonaparte Jr. (born circa 2018) | ||||
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| Siblings | 2 Sisters |
Career
| Debut | Leva Bonaparte made her television debut on 'Southern Charm' in 2014 as a guest, becoming a main cast member in Season 7 (2020), appearing as herself. She was the first cast member of color on the show. |
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| Professional Journey | Initially, she worked for her parents in software sales for a decade, traveling the world before shifting her focus to the hospitality industry. Along with her husband, she co-owns multiple restaurants and clubs in Charleston, reinforcing her prominence in the culinary landscape. She became a main cast member and executive producer of the spin-off 'Southern Hospitality' starting 28/11/2022, focusing on her nightclub Republic Garden & Lounge. |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/levabonaparte/ | |
| https://twitter.com/levabonaparte |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Leva's family fled from Iran due to political circumstances, moving to Canada when she was just three years old. | |
| 2. She aspired to be a classical pianist but eventually pursued a degree in business. | |
| 3. Before her television career, Leva was actively involved in her parents’ software business. | |
| 4. She has been featured in numerous high-profile magazines and tabloids. | |
| 5. An animal lover, she keeps two pet dogs and often shares their moments on social media. | |
| 6. Leva formed strong friendships with fellow cast members from 'Southern Charm', indicating tight-knit relationships in the industry. | |
| 7. She is of Persian descent. | |
| 8. She aspired to be a classical pianist and planned to study at the Royal Conservatory of Music but eventually pursued a degree in business instead. | |
| 9. She met her husband Lamar on her 29th birthday in Charleston, describing him as 'a wolf I could run with'. | |
| 10. She grew up in Winnipeg, Canada after her family relocated from Iran. | |
| 11. She first visited Charleston, South Carolina in 2000 on a work trip, which eventually led to her relocation and business ventures in the city. | |
| 12. She co-owns four hospitality venues in Charleston with her husband, including Republic Garden & Lounge, Mesu, Bourbon N' Bubbles, and 1st Place Pub. |