Maura West

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Maura West

West at the 2010 Daytime Emmy Awards with daughter, Katherine.
Born Maura Jo Snyder
(1972-04-27) April 27, 1972
Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S.
Residence Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation Actress
Years active 1995–present
Known for As the World Turns as Carly Snyder
Spouse(s)
Children 5

Maura Jo West DeFreitas (born Maura Snyder on April 27, 1972) is an American actress, best known for her fifteen year portrayal as Carly Tenney on the CBS daytime soap opera As The World Turns. Since the series finale in 2010, she has also held roles as Diane Jenkins on The Young and the Restless (2010–11), and currently portrays mob princess Ava Jerome on General Hospital.

Career

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 2005), 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.

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 first appeared May 8.[9]

Personal life

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

Year Title Role Notes
Television
1995–2010 As the World Turns Carly Snyder Contract role
2010–11 The Young and the Restless Diane Jenkins Contract role
2013– General Hospital Ava Jerome Contract role

Awards and nominations

Daytime Emmy Awards
Year Award Work Result Ref
2001
 Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
As the World Turns
 Nominated
[10]
2002
 Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series Nominated
[11]
2004
 Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series Nominated
[12]
2005
 Irresistable Combination Special Fan Award (shared with Michael Park) Nominated
[13]
2007
 Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series Won
[14]
2008
 Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series Nominated
[15]
2009
 Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series Nominated
[16]
2010
 Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series Won
[17]
Soap Opera Digest Award
Year Award Work Result Ref
1996
 Outstanding Villainess in a Drama Series – Daytime
As the World Turns
 Nominated
[18]
1999
 Outstanding Young Lead Actress Nominated
[19]
2000
 Outstanding Young Lead Actress Nominated
[20]
2001
 Favorite Couple (shared with Michael Park) Nominated
[21]
2005
 Outstanding Lead Actress in a Daytime Drama Nominated
[22]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Carter, Bill (2009-12-08). "CBS Cancels ‘As the World Turns,’ Procter & Gamble’s Last Soap Opera". New York Times. Retrieved June 22, 2012. 
  2. ↑ Logan, Michael (2012-08-05). "Exclusive: Maura West Joins The Young and the Restless". TVGuide.com. Retrieved May 26, 2012. 
  3. ↑ Fairman, Michael (2010-08-05). "B-I-N-G-O! ATWT’s Maura West headed to Y&R!". Michaelfairmansoaps.com. Retrieved May 26, 2012. 
  4. ↑ Kroll, Dan J. (2010-08-05). "Maura West joins Y&R as the new Diane Jenkins". Soapcentral.com. Retrieved May 26, 2012. 
  5. ↑ "West Out as Y&R's Diane". Soapoperadigest.com. 2011-05-25. Retrieved May 26, 2012. 
  6. ↑ Kroll, Dan J. (2011-05-25). "Maura West let go from Y&R". Soapcentral.com. Retrieved May 26, 2012. 
  7. ↑ Fairman, Michael (2011-05-24). "DEVELOPING STORY: Is Maura West out at Y&R?". Michaelfairmansoaps.com. Retrieved May 26, 2012. 
  8. ↑ Giddens, Jamey (2013-04-13). "Is Soap Superstar Maura West Headed For General Hospital?". DaytimeConfidential.com. Retrieved April 13, 2013. 
  9. ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: Maura West To GH!". Soap Opera Digest. American Media, Inc. April 24, 2013. Retrieved April 24, 2013. 
  10. ↑ "Regis tracks two Emmys". Variety. Penske Business Media. March 13, 2001. Archived from the original on June 28, 2013. Retrieved May 6, 2013. 
  11. ↑ Offman, Craig (March 13, 2002). "Daytime Emmy noms announced". Variety. Penske Business Media. Archived from the original on June 28, 2013. Retrieved May 6, 2013. 
  12. ↑ "The 31st Annual Daytime Emmy Award Nominations" (PDF). emmyonline.org and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. March 4, 2004. Archived from the original on June 28, 2013. Retrieved May 6, 2013. 
  13. ↑ "Event: Soap Opera Digest Awards (2005)". Internet Movie Database. February 27, 2013. Retrieved February 4, 1993. 
  14. ↑ "The 2007 Daytime Emmy Award Winners". PopSugar Entertainment. June 18, 2007. Archived from the original on June 28, 2013. Retrieved June 2, 2013. 
  15. ↑ "The 35th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award Nominations". National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. emmyonline.org. April 30, 2008. Archived from the original on June 28, 2013. Retrieved May 5, 2013. 
  16. ↑ "The 36th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award Nominations". emmyonline.org and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. May 14, 2009. Archived from the original on June 28, 2013. Retrieved May 5, 2013. 
  17. ↑ "The 37th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award Nominations". emmyonline.org and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. May 12, 2010. Archived from the original on June 28, 2013. Retrieved May 5, 2013. 
  18. ↑ "Event: Soap Opera Digest Awards (1996)". Internet Movie Database. 1996. Retrieved July 3, 2013. 
  19. ↑ "Event: Soap Opera Digest Awards (1999)". Internet Movie Database. 1996. Retrieved July 3, 2013. 
  20. ↑ "Event: Soap Opera Digest Awards (2000)". Internet Movie Database. 1996. Retrieved July 3, 2013. 
  21. ↑ "Event: Soap Opera Digest Awards (2001)". Internet Movie Database. 2001. Retrieved July 3, 2013. 
  22. ↑ "Event: Soap Opera Digest Awards (2005)". Internet Movie Database. 2005. Retrieved July 3, 2013. 

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