Question: when did ava show up in port charles
Answer: Ava Jerome General Hospital character Portrayed by Maura West Duration 2013 -- First appearance May 8 , 2013 ( 2013 - 05 - 08 ) Created by Ron Carlivati Introduced by Frank Valentini Classification Present ; regular Profile Other names Denise DeMuccio Occupation Mob heiress Art dealer Residence Port Charles , New York ( show ) Family Family Jerome Parents Victor Jerome Delia Ryan Stepparents Roger Coleridge Siblings Johnno Ryan Dino Antoinelli Olivia St.