Maeve Enn Quinlan American film and television actress Date of Birth: 16.11.1964 Country: USA

1. Biography of Maiv Ann Quinlen
2. Early Career
3. Marriage and Film Roles
4. Television Success
5. Recent Work and Philanthropy

Biography of Maiv Ann Quinlen

Maiv Ann Quinlen is an American film and television actress, born on November 16, 1964, in Chicago, Illinois. She is best known for her roles as Raoul in the series "South of Nowhere," which earned her two nominations for the GLAAD Media Awards, and Constance in the series "90210: New Generation."

Early Career

Quinlen made her television debut in 1995 as Betsy Kensington in the drama series "General Hospital." In the same year, she landed a role in the popular series "The Bold and the Beautiful," where she played Megan Conley from 1995 to 2005. The series is set in Los Angeles and revolves around the Forrester family, who run a fashion house called Forrester Creations. The show showcases stunning outfits and models, while also highlighting the challenges faced by designers in influencing fashion trends.

Marriage and Film Roles

In 1996, Quinlen married actor and producer Tom Sizemore, but their marriage lasted only three years. In 1999, she played her first film role as Claire, a mysterious girl searching for herself, in the drama film "Florentine," directed by Nick Stagliano. She received critical acclaim for her performance in the film, which also starred Jeremy Davis, Virginia Madsen, Hal Holbrook, Tom Sizemore, and Chris Penn.

One of Quinlen's most notable film roles was as Rhonda in the adult drama film "Ken Park" in 2002, directed by Larry Clark and Edward Lachman. The film tells the story of teenagers and their parents living in Visalia, California, depicting a raw and merciless portrayal of violence, sex, hatred, and love.

Television Success

In 2005, Quinlen received an invitation to play the role of Paula in the drama series "South of Nowhere." This role is considered one of her best performances to date. The series explores the struggles of the main characters to overcome internal doubts and fears, as well as the challenges of relationships between parents and children in a big city. Quinlen starred alongside Matt Cohen, Mandy Musgrave, Gabrielle Christian, and Chris Hunter.

After the end of "South of Nowhere" in 2008, Quinlen landed the role of Constance in the drama series "90210: New Generation," a remake of the popular 1990s series "Beverly Hills 90210." The story follows the lives of high school students in Los Angeles, with the Wilson family moving from Kansas to Beverly Hills. The "new generation" faces their own set of challenges and problems, as they navigate different races, religions, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Recent Work and Philanthropy

Recently, Quinlen completed filming the romantic drama "Never Back Down" directed by Bill Duke, where she played one of the lead roles, Julia Seawyer. The film revolves around the strained marriage of Dave (Morris Chestnut) and Clarice (Taraji P. Henson), and the introduction of the gentle therapist Julia, who becomes involved in their lives.

Throughout her career, Quinlen has gained global recognition for her work in series such as "The Bold and the Beautiful," "Heat in Los Angeles," "JAG," and "General Hospital." She is also known for her philanthropic efforts, supporting non-profit organizations fighting ovarian cancer, assisting women and children who have been victims of domestic violence, and helping abandoned animals. In her free time, Quinlen enjoys traveling and playing tennis. She has participated in the French and Australian Open tennis championships.

Following her divorce, Maiv Quinlen has not remarried and currently resides in Beverly Hills with her golden retriever named Semas.