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Ashley Cafagna-Tesoro

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Ashley Cafagna-Tesoro has had an acting career spanning over fourteen years. Ashley is known throughout the world due to her starring roles on NBC's "Saved By the Bell" (the New Class), and CBS's "The Bold and the Beautiful". During a five and a half year period she portrayed the characters of Liz Miller on "Saved By the Bell" (the New Class) and Kimberly Fairchild on "The Bold and the Beautiful". These characters brought both national and international attention to her acting talent and ability, as well as her beauty and grace.

Ashley has starred in international modeling campaigns, several commercials, and has graced the cover of many magazines. She has guest- starred on several popular television shows including; "7th Heaven", "Valley of the Dolls", "Hey Arnold", "CBS's morning news show", and as a guest host for "E! Entertainment Television". She has been a presenter at prestigious award shows including; the daytime Emmy Awards, the Soap opera Digest Awards, and was awarded "Best Newcomer on a Daytime Television Show" in Australia. Ashley was also named one of the "Fifty most Beautiful People" on television by "Soap Opera Digest magazine" and "Soap Opera Weekly magazine." She has starred in seven films during her career including Universal Picture's "The Skulls II".

In 2005, Ashley and her husband Anthony founded their production company Tesoro Entertainment. In 2007, they started Tesoro Entertainment's record label division, Tesoro Records. Ashley released her country music debut through Tesoro Records in Fall 2007.

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Won the Little Miss California pageant at the age of 9

Dyed her hair black for her role as Kimberly Fairchild on "The Bold and the Beautiful" (1987). [May 2000]

Worked as a model for Tommy Hilfiger.

She began singing at the age of five. During her time on "The Bold and the Beautiful" (1987) she recorded several songs for the show.

Currently studying the Japanese language and culture [2004]

Traveled to Venice, Italy in 1999 to film episodes of "The Bold and the Beautiful" (1987).

She was named one of the fifty most beautiful people in daytime television by "Soap Opera Digest" and "Soap Opera Weekly."

She was a presenter at the 'Soap Opera Digest Awards', the 'Daytime Emmys', and the Young Star awards.

Both her maiden name, Cafagna; and married name, Tesoro; are of Italian descent.

While on "The Bold and the Beautiful" (1987) she taped scenes with Phyllis Diller.

Worked with music producers Ron Aniello and Mike Shipley on her album "Ashley Tesoro ep".

Where Are They Now

(May 2004) Recently signed on to play a co-starring role in an up and coming feature film titled, "Love Brought Me Back." Directed by Robert C. Poppke, this drama is based on a true story about a man that has a near death experience.

(January 2005) Co-founded production company, Tesoro Entertainment with husband Anthony J. Tesoro

(September 2007) Recently finished recording a country music album on her husband's label, Tesoro Records. Her self-titled EP will be available for digital download Nov/Dec '07 on iTunes.

(March 2008) Currently recording her full length album with music producer Ron Aniello.

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