LEARN TO BE A MODEL AND AN ACTOR FROM THE BEST
WHY DESTINY?
We Guarantee Representation – Train with us, and you’re represented by our agency.
We Guarantee Real Industry Work – Commercials, films, fashion shows, streaming projects.
We Own the Pipeline – From studio to distributor, we cut out the middleman.
We Have the Network – Hollywood producers, A-list agents, casting directors, and global distributors
STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIPS
Hollywood is a relationship business. Utilizing our many decades of combined experience, we have established relationships with corporate leaders and titans throughout the film industry.
THE FOUNDER: HECTOR ECHAVARRIA
CEO & Founder of Destiny Model Acting Studio
Héctor is more than a mentor — he’s proof that Destiny can be created. A filmmaker, producer, and international movie star, Héctor has:
Produced 30+ feature films with Lionsgate, Sony Pictures, After Dark Films, AMC Theatres, and more.
Starred in 200+ hours of television for Hulu, Disney, Tele-Fé, and global networks.
Worked side-by-side with Hollywood icons: Keanu Reeves, Steven Seagal, Danny Trejo, Steven Bauer, Armand Assante, Estella Warren, and many others.
In 2025, producing a new film with Ronald Shusett (Alien, Minority Report, Alien vs. Predator).
In 2026, producing American Hostage with legendary producer Jerry Bruckheimer (Top Gun: Maverick, Pirates of the Caribbean).
“At Destiny, I built what I wish existed when I started: A real academy that doesn’t just promise fame, but guarantees opportunity.” Héctor Echavarría
OUR TEAM
EUGENIA KUZMINA
DIRECTOR OF MODELING
Eugenia Kuzmina is a Russian-American actress and model. She was training to be a professional ice skater when at 13 years old and after appearing in commercials for Coca-Cola, L’Oréal, and Wrigleys in Moscow, for which she was paid more than her scientist’s dad, she was noticed by a scout at Nathalie Models Europe. She signed a contract and moved to Paris at 15 to work with such brands as Yves Saint Laurent, Cartier, Dior, Armani, Hermes, Loreal, and Vogue, among many others…
After Ford Models, then IMG signed her contract and moved her to the US, she was noticed by Rodrigo Prieto (cinematographer of ” Wolf Of Wall Street,” “Babel”) to appear in his directorial debut opposite Elle Fanning “Likeness.” The movie was screened at Tribeca Film Festival and received excellent reviews. John Turturro cast Eugenia to play opposite him in a film with Woody Allen, “Fading Gigolo.” Recently Eugenia worked opposite Bill Murray in “Rock The Kasbah,” Milla Kunis and Christina Applegate in “Bad Moms, “Guy Ritchie’s “The Gentlemen, “Operation Fortune, “etc. Eugenia’s Tv credits include ” Spy City, “True Blood,” “New Girl,” “Castle,” “The Comeback,” “Lady Dynamite,” Tour De Pharmacy, “etc.
Kuzmina resides in Los Angeles with her husband, Bill Block ( Miramax CEO ), and her two children..
ROBERT MIANO
DIRECTOR OF ACTING
Robert Miano, was born in New York City raised in the Bronx and he started as a singer but always wanted to be an actor… So Robert followed his dream all the way to the top, Robert has been a working actor for over fifty years appearing and starring in over three hundred film and tv credits. Robert has worked Side by side with actors like Al Pacino, Johnny Deep, Morgan Freeman, Christopher Walken and many others. Acting has been Robert’s
life’s passion, he is best known for the role of Sonny Red in Donnie Brasco. Robert Miano is a life time member of The Actors Studio ,and has been for over 20 years. Through the years Robert continues to perfect his craft, he has worked with some of the best acting coaches including the great, Lee Strasberg who was Robert’s first acting coach,
BRUNA NOGUEIRA
DIRECTOR OF MAKE UP
Bruna is an internationally acclaimed Makeup Artist, Bruna Nogueira, is emerging as one of the top makeup artists in the entertainment industry. Working with several A-list celebrities including Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hamsworth, Crystal Reed and models like Eugenia Kuzmina,, Bruna has perfected the technique for flawless beauty. She understands the universal need for classic beauty and the high art of glamour. Charming, intelligent and confident, she has crafted a career that combines an intense devotion to film, advertising, and fashion. She is an exceptional collaborator on creative projects. Bruna Nogueira comes to us from a small town in south of Brazil. Bruna moved to Hollywood and studied professional makeup with Joe Blasco. Today, she is a journeyman in Local 706. Her experience includes television and film. She is the author of a book called Hollywood Makeup Lab that she hopes will inspire other artists. She is proud of her work and accomplishments. She loves sharing her knowledge and expertise all over the world, doing workshops, and inspiring people to follow their dreamsHollywood
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SCOTT FISCHER
AGENT / PRODUCER
Mr. Fischer is an expert in motion picture financing, production, and distribution. He has developed and financed critically acclaimed and financially successful feature films for Sony Pictures, Lionsgate, Dimension, The Weinstein Company and Relativity Media. Mr. Fischer has eclipsed the 100 million dollar sales mark. He produced films like; The Forbidden Kingdom (Jackie Chan, Jet Li), The Bank Job (Jason Statham), and Piranha 3D. His films, Brothers (Toby Maguire, Jake Gyllenhaal), and Get Low (Robert Duvall) have garnered worldwide critical acclaim.
SCOTT H COHEN
AGENT / PRODUCER
Scott Cohen has been in the film and entertainment business for over a decade. Scott has executive produced such films as “Bill & Ted Face the Music” starring Keanu Reeves and the new highly anticipated film “By Any Means” starring Mark Wahlberg. Scott has relationships with some of the most prolific producers, directors, and talent in the industry
CAROLINA RIPETTA
GENERAL MANAGER
Carolina Ripetta, one of Argentina’s most distinguished models since 1987, has graced the runways for iconic designers such as Gino Bogani, Elsa Serrano, Roberto Piazza, Dior, Oscar de la Renta, Carolina Herrera, and Rubén Campos. Beyond the spotlight, she became director of Ricardo Piñeiro’s renowned modeling school, where she discovered and trained new talents in runway, makeup, casting, and photography — shaping the future of Argentine fashion.
IULIA PAULL
HEAD OF KIDS MODELING
TALENTS
NAZARENA NOBILE
MATTHEW DAME
BROOK BAYER
IULIA PAULL
MARCELO SCHAMY
EMMA HOLSTEIN
SOLEI
CRISTINA ROSAS
MOVIES
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