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Maura Jo West
Oakdale Presence
Carly Tenney (April 1995 to May 1996; September 1997 to Present)
At a Glance
West was born in Springfield, MA. She is the youngest of four children; her siblings include two brothers, Peter and Andrew, and one sister, Amy. She earned her Bachelor's of Fine Arts degree from Boston University.
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.
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, 2009)
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actress (2001, 2002)
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actress (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009)
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actress (2001, 2002)
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 22, 2000]
CHILDREN: Son, Benjamin Knight [Jun 1996]; Son, Joseph Peter DeFreitas [Mar 29, 2000]; Daughter, Katherine Marie [Jan 9, 2002 at 2:40pm; weighed 8lbs. 10 oz.]; Son, Basil John DeFreitas [Jan 30, 2007]; Daughter, Birdie West DeFreitas [Jun 16, 2009; weighed 7 lbs 13 oz, measured 20 inches long
News Archives
News Archive: Rumors say Park, West are leaving ATWT. [Jun 12, 2000]
News Archive: West, Park are fashionable on the Red Carpet. [May 20, 2005]
News Archive: Maura West wins her first Daytime Emmy. [Jun 15, 2007]
News Archive: West, husband expecting their fifth child. [Jan 26, 2009]
News Archive: West again receives a Lead Actress Emmy nomination. [May 14, 2009]
News Archive: West, DeFreitas welcome a little Birdie. [Jan 19, 2009]
