Maura Jo West
Oakdale Presence
Carly Tenney (April 1995 to May 1996; September 1997 to Present)
At a Glance
Maura, who plays the conniving Carly Tenney, grew up the youngest of four children in Springfield, MA. Her siblings include two older brothers, Peter and Andrew, and one sister, Amy. Maura is a graduate of Boston University where she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.
Maura was on ATWT for one year when she decided to vacate the role so she could concentrate on motherhood. Over a year later, she returned to ATWT and continues to be a fan favorite.
Maura is a huge fan of the New York Yankees. In fact, it was at a Yankees game that her fiancé, co-star Scott DeFreitas, proposed marriage. Maura's hobbies include reading and of course spending time with her children, Benjamin Knight (b.6/96) and Joseph Peter DeFreitas (b. 3/29/00) and Katherine Marie DeFreitas (b. 1/9/02)
Acting Portfolio
TELEVISION
As The World Turns
Carly Tenney
April 1995 to May 1996; September 1997 to Present
Awards and Acclaim
Daytime Emmys Winner, Outstanding Lead Actress (2007)
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actress (2007, 2008)
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actress (2001, 2002)
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actress (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008)
Soap Opera Digest Nomination, Younger Lead Actress (1999, 2000)
Soap Opera Digest Nomination, Outstanding Villainess (1996)
Vital Statistics
PLACE OF BIRTH: Springfield, Massachusetts
DATE OF BIRTH: April 27, 1972
HAIR: Blonde
MARITAL STATUS: Married, Scott DeFreitas [Jan 22nd, 2000]
CHILDREN: Son, Benjamin Knight [Jun 1996]; Son, Joseph Peter DeFreitas [Mar 29th, 2000]; Daughter, Katherine Marie [Jan 9th, 2002 at 2:40pm; weighed 8lbs. 10 oz.]; Son, Basil John DeFreitas [Jan 30th, 2007]
News Archives
http://www.soapcentral.com/soapcentral/news/2005/0520-emmy_coverage_fashion.php
http://www.soapcentral.com/atwt/news/2006/0403-oakdaleconfidential.php
http://www.soapcentral.com/soapcentral/news/2007/0615-emmy_coverage5.php
News Archive: Rumors say Park, West are leaving ATWT. [Jun 12th, 2000]
