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Lavinia Lahrese Latham (born July 18, 1987) is a Canadian lawyer, actress, and entrepreneur.

LEGAL EDUCATION AND CAREER

Latham was born in Toronto, Ontario and raised in the Greater Toronto Area. She attended high school in Brampton, Ontario, won various awards for academic excellence and went on to pursue her legal studies in Ottawa, Ontario. In 2009, Latham earned her Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Criminology and Criminal Justice. In 2013, Latham earned her Juris Doctor in English Common Law from University of Ottawa. Before attending law school, Latham held numerous customer service and administrative assistant positions across both Ottawa and the Greater Toronto Area.

While studying English Common Law at University of Ottawa, Latham was the National President of the Black Law Student' Association of Canada. In 2011, Latham managed an executive body of twelve national members and organized the 22nd Annual Black Law Students' of Canada conference. In 2012, Latham fundraised over $80,000 in sponsorship funds for the advancement of social justice issues within the Canadian legal environment. In 2012, Latham's tireless fundraising efforts cured the Black Law Students' Association of Canada of its historical financial deficit.

ENTERTAINMENT CAREER

In 2012, Latham founded YouTube show, Viva the Diva TV. Better known amongst viewers as Viva Charlamagne, Latham engaged her audience with hot topics ranging between natural hair, makeup, and beauty to President Obama's Healthcare Act and current events in Toronto. In 2014, Latham appeared as a background extra in various productions including but not limited to Suits, Saving Hope, Covert Affairs, Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B (TV Movie), and Heroes Reborn. In 2015, Latham successfully auditioned for a spot at Talent-Inc Canada.