It has been my absolute pleasure and honor serving this year as
“Mrs. Universe 2023-2024.” My crowing moment on July 12th 2023
was unforgettable, and it will serve to shape my future in ways
unimaginable. This year was filled with love, outreach, service,
and so much fun!
Some of the highlights were singing for our Lt. Governor of
Nevada Stavros Anthony as I was involved in many patriotic events
honoring our troops, as well as traveling to New York Fashion
week to model. My visit to the Queen Mary to help with a women’s
empowerment pageant was also a highlight for me. Additionally, I
had the privilege of lending my hand to many charitable endeavors
including; Three Square Food Bank, Dress For Success, Living
Grace Homes, and my own non-profit Tesoro Ministry Foundation,
Inc. My heart is to share my faith, and to uplift those that are
abused, neglected, and underprivileged; helping to meet their
needs with love and basic necessities.
I want to thank Maj. Bill Hall owner of the Universe
International organization for the opportunity to serve in this
capacity and for believing in me from moment one. To my amazing
husband Anthony and our three beautiful children Gabriella,
Anthony, and Valentina; your support and love gives me wings to
fly! I love you endlessly.
To my wonderful parents Dr. Mark and Pam Cafagna, thank you for
being my biggest fans and pageant sponsors! I love you so much
and am blessed to have you. To my sister and pageant hair sponsor
Brittney, thank you for the support and amazing hair styling. I
couldn’t do it without you, and your adorable family; Zach, Dom,
and Bentley.
In closing, this title was truly the fulfillment of a lifelong
dream that started at the age of 6 when I competed in my first
beauty pageant. My first title was “Little Miss Escondido,” and
then all these years later to be crowned “Mrs. Universe,” what a
dream come true! Glory to God! Never stop reaching for your
goals, no matter your age or challenges. God always has a plan;
and with hard work, dedication, and perseverance anything is
attainable!
I’m thrilled to be invited and chosen to continue my journey with
the Universe International Organization, and accept the title of
“Mrs. Universe International 2024-2025.” I’m eagerly anticipating
the next year and how incredibly exciting and rewarding it will
be.
I would like to thank every person who has supported me and
encouraged my journey. I would also like to thank my pageant
sponsors: Celeb Hair B Brittney Branca, The Dress Shop Las Vegas,
Dr. Mark & Pam Cafagna, Trish Nash Real Estate, Tamaya the Dream
Team Makeup, Fix Me Up LA Med Spa, Christina Fulton Immortal
Beauty, Chenin Orthodontics, BP Royal Med Spa Las Vegas, The
McCord List, Ahern Hotel, Francesca’s Acai Bowl and Brunch Las
Vegas, and Anthony & Mary Tesoro.
With All My Love Your “Mrs. Universe 23-24,”
Ashley Tesoro
Jeremiah 29:11
