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 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Birth Name | Leva Nowroozyani |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 8" (172 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| 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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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. |