Maura West, 1972
Actors · April 27, 1972
Maura West
★ HOW OLD IS MAURA WEST?
Maura West is 54 years old, born April 27, 1972 in United States · Taurus.
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About
Maura West built a three-decade soap-opera career that netted her three Daytime Emmy Awards. Born April 27, 1972, in the US, she debuted as Carly Tenney on *As the World Turns* in 1995 and stayed through its 2010 finale. She later moved to *The Young and the Restless* and *General Hospital*, where she has played art dealer Ava Jerome since 2013. As a Taurus, she channels the sign's steady, persistent energy—fitting for an actor who logged 15 years on a single soap.
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Biography
Maura West DeFreitas was born Maura Jo Snyder on April 27, 1972, in the US. She is an American actress who became a daytime-television fixture. West began her career in 1995 when she was cast as Carly Tenney on the CBS soap opera *As the World Turns*, remaining with the show until its series finale on September 17, 2010. She then portrayed Diane Jenkins on *The Young and the Restless* from September 2010 to August 2011. In 2013, she was cast in the role of art dealer Ava Jerome on *General Hospital*. West has been nominated for 12 Daytime Emmy Awards, winning three of them for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. As a Taurus born in late April, she embodies the sign's reputation for dependability and long-term commitment—a trait evident in her sustained presence across multiple soap operas. Actors perform in television, film, and stage productions, often developing characters across multiple episodes or years. Her career spans nearly three decades in American daytime drama.
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Trivia
- West's birth name was Maura Jo Snyder; she took the surname DeFreitas from her marriage.
- She spent 15 consecutive years on *As the World Turns*, from 1995 to 2010.
- She has won three Daytime Emmy Awards and been nominated for 12 total, all in the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series category.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Maura West reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Robbie UreMonkey · 2004
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
- Ruby StokesDragon · 2000
CHALLENGING
- Ádám SimonHorse · 1990
- Chris Colfer
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Maura West?
- Maura West is 54 years old (born April 27, 1972).
- When is Maura West's birthday?
- Maura West was born on April 27, 1972.
- What is Maura West's zodiac sign?
- Maura West is a Taurus, born April 27, 1972.
- What is Maura West's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Maura West was born in 1972, the year of the Water Rat.
- Where is Maura West from?
- Maura West is from United States.
- What does Maura West do?
- Maura West is a actor.
- Is Maura West still alive?
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