Lavínia started her career out as a model, making good use of her exotic beauty on the international fashion scene before breaking out into acting in 1996 with a role on the Brazilian television series ~O Rei do Gado~. For the next few years, Lavínia jumped from one Brazilian series to another, including ~Anjo Mau~, ~Forca de Um Desejo~, and ~As Filhas da Mae~ before finally making it into an American picture, 2001’s ~Dead in the Water~ opposite Dominique Swain. Although she only had a bit part as “Brazilian Beauty” (It makes sense, right?) in the film, she made the most of her time on screen by prancing around in little more than a skimpy bikini, oftentimes completely soaking wet. It’s not Skinful, ~per se~, but it’s hot enough to warrant a look.