Maura West
| Maura West DeFreitas | |
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| Born | Maura Snyder April 27, 1972 Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Spouse(s) | Jonathan Knight (d. 1995-99) Scott DeFreitas (m. 2000—) |
| Children | 5 |
Maura Jo West DeFreitas (born Maura Snyder; April 27, 1972) is an American actress, best known for her role as Carly Tenney on the CBS Daytime soap opera As The World Turns. She is also known for her portrayal as Diane Jenkins on The Young and the Restless.
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Career[edit]
In 1995, West joined the cast of the CBS Daytime soap opera As the World Turns in the role of Carly Tenney. She held the role from April 11, 1995 to May 8, 1996. West later returned to the role on September 10, 1997 and remained on the series until its television finale on September 17, 2010.[1] She has been nominated for a Soap Opera Digest Award five times (in 1996, 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2006), and a Daytime Emmy Award seven times (in 2001, 2002, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010). West won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 2007 and 2010.
In 2010, West and her longtime onscreen romantic acting partner, Michael Park won the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress and Actor.
It was announced in August 2010 that West would join the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless, as the third actress to portray the role of Diane Jenkins. West began work in the role on September 1, 2010 and made her first appearance on the show on October 8, 2010.[2][3][4] In May 2011, it was confirmed by CBS Soaps Indepth that West had been let go from the soap after only several months on-air.[5][6][7]
In April 2013, it was announced that West would join the ABC soap opera General Hospital, in a top secret role.[8] On April 24 2013, it was confirmed the news and revealed that West had joined the cast in the newly created role of Ava Jerome, and was slated to appear sometime in May.[9]
Personal life[edit]
West has been married twice, first to Jonathan Knight from 1995 to 1999 and currently to former ATWT co-star Scott DeFreitas since January 22, 2000. She has five children. With Knight, she had Benjamin Crawford West Knight (born May 30, 1996). With Scott, she had Joseph Peter DeFreitas (born March 29, 2000), Katherine Marie DeFreitas (born January 9, 2002), Basil John DeFreitas (born January 30, 2007) and Birdie West DeFreitas (born June 16, 2009).
Filmography and awards[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes/Awards |
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| 1995–96, 1997–2010 | As the World Turns | Carly Tenney Snyder |
Daytime Emmy Award Soap Opera Digest Awards |
| 2010–11 | The Young and the Restless | Diane Jenkins | Contract role |
| 2013–present | General Hospital | Ava Jerome | Contract role |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Carter, Bill (2009-12-08). "CBS Cancels ‘As the World Turns,’ Procter & Gamble’s Last Soap Opera". New York Times. Retrieved June 22, 2012.
- ^ Logan, Michael (2012-08-05). "Exclusive: Maura West Joins The Young and the Restless". TVGuide.com. Retrieved May 26, 2012.
- ^ Fairman, Michael (2010-08-05). "B-I-N-G-O! ATWT’s Maura West headed to Y&R!". Michaelfairmansoaps.com. Retrieved May 26, 2012.
- ^ Kroll, Dan J. (2010-08-05). "Maura West joins Y&R as the new Diane Jenkins". Soapcentral.com. Retrieved May 26, 2012.
- ^ "West Out as Y&R's Diane". Soapoperadigest.com. 2011-05-25. Retrieved May 26, 2012.
- ^ Kroll, Dan J. (2011-05-25). "Maura West let go from Y&R". Soapcentral.com. Retrieved May 26, 2012.
- ^ Fairman, Michael (2011-05-24). "DEVELOPING STORY: Is Maura West out at Y&R?". Michaelfairmansoaps.com. Retrieved May 26, 2012.
- ^ Giddens, Jamey (2013-04-13). "Is Soap Superstar Maura West Headed For General Hospital?". DaytimeConfidential.com. Retrieved April 13, 2013.
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Maura West To GH!". Soap Opera Digest. American Media, Inc. April 24, 2013. Retrieved April 24, 2013.
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