Tessa West was an American adult film actress born on June 13, 1982, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Of mixed Irish and Native American descent specifically including Creek and Cherokee heritage she grew up as a tomboy in the small Oklahoma towns of Bixby and Tahlequah. She participated as a cheerleader during her high school years before starting out as a Hawaiian Tropic model.
West entered the adult entertainment industry around two thousand three performing in various scenes and films over the next several years. She used multiple stage names including Paige Addams Sofia Blue Sophie Paige and Sophie Scott during her career. Standing five feet three inches tall with brunette hair and hazel eyes she was known for her petite and attractive appearance.
Her active period in pornography was relatively brief spanning from two thousand seven to two thousand nine. Tragically Tessa West passed away on July eleven two thousand nine at the age of twenty seven leaving a small but memorable mark on the industry through her performances and natural charm that appealed to many fans.