Annastasia Mason is the reigning Ms. Universe® 2025/2026. She holds the title within the Ms. Universe® pageant system, which is part of the larger Universe International® organization and both are registered trademarks. It is a pageant that empowers women aged 27 and above from all backgrounds, celebrating personal and professional achievements that extend beyond the traditional scope of “Miss” pageants. Those systems have historically been age-capped at 27 and reserved for unmarried women only. In contrast, the Ms. Universe® competition welcomes women who are divorced, widowed, or single, while maintaining nearly identical areas of competition: evening gown, personal interview, swimsuit/fitness, state or national costume, and on-stage question.Annastasia Mason is a public figure, international model, mother of three, and empowerment advocate known worldwide as “The Queen Bee of Positivity™.” Her signature motto, “Beauty Is Universal™,” reflects her commitment to compassion, strength, and the belief that inner beauty and purpose transcend all boundaries.Her advocacy includes serving as a global ambassador for Domestic Violence Awareness and standing as a visible voice for survivors. Her four-decade career in modeling, beauty, and education has created a foundation for her leadership, and she was recently named Executive Director of Universe International®, where she now oversees the organization’s overall operations and strategic direction. This includes the Mrs., Ms., and Miss Teen Universe® titles at both the national and international levels.
In her new executive role, she is leading a complete and purpose-driven overhaul of the organization to ensure the platform prioritizes resilience, inherent worth, education, empowerment, and service over mere appearance. She integrates her personal empowerment mission—Beauty From Ashes©, Positively You™ Empowerment Studio & Boutique, Kindness is Queen™, and Beauty is Universal™~into the core vision of Universe International®. Through this leadership, she aims to inspire titleholders worldwide to reach beyond perceived limits and to spread a consistent message of compassion, grace, and kindness.Her personal story is one of profound resilience. She is a survivor of domestic violence, a devastating accident, and ongoing chronic illness, proudly standing as both a Lupus Warrior and a Thyroid Disease Champion. Her ability to transform adversity into advocacy has become central to her global platform.
She was recognized by New York Weekly as one of the “Top 30 Most Influential Women of 2025.”
Her initiatives as Ms. Universe® 2025 encompass empowerment, compassion, global unity, humanitarian action, and a special focus on health and wellness for those battling chronic illness. Known as “The Queen Bee of Positivity™,” she leads a worldwide movement encouraging women to embrace inner strength and transform hardship into purpose. She raises awareness for domestic violence survivors, promotes holistic well-being through the belief that “hope is healing,” and collaborates with health-focused teams to emphasize the importance of caring for one’s whole self.
She is also the force behind The Universal Code of Grace™, a global initiative developed in collaboration with Universe International®. It promotes compassion, generosity, leadership through service, and unity among women across cultures and circumstances. Annastasia also champions worldwide kindness, believing deeply that love, compassion, and connection can help heal the world in ways that transcend political, cultural, and religious divisions. Annastasia Mason continues to expand her influence through international magazine features and media recognition. She has been named one of New York Weekly’s Top 30 Most Influential Women of 2025 and has appeared on covers including ELLE Colombia, Harper’s Bazaar Finland, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan UAE, and many more. She launched Universa™ Magazine, a publication celebrating Universe International® queens that publishes an annual coffee table book as well, and ICONÉA™ Magazine, a lifestyle, beauty, and fashion magazine celebrating iconic feminine identity and The House of Icons™, worldwide.
Her background includes a lifelong career in modeling, beauty, and education, along with her work as a CEO, coach, publisher, and global empowerment figure. She continues to share her story and inspire others through her active platforms on Instagram and Facebook, where she uplifts and empowers her community with messages of strength, positivity, and purpose.
Follow her journey on Instagram: @msuniverse.2025 @masonannastasia
