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SWAN ELLIOTT-BOWDEN
Swan has been in the model & talent profession for over 28 years, and started modeling at the age of 12. Swan's own career has taken her to such exotic places as Turkey, Chile, Panama, Switzerland, Germany, China, Japan, Mexico and many locations throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Focus International opened in 1990, winning Agency of the
year in 1994 & runner up in 1995. The business moved to the Big Island of Hawaii in 1996 with it's great diversity of climate. The Island of Hawaii has 11 out of 13 of the worlds climate classifications, 24 out of 26 terrain
classifications, the rainiest city in the U.S. (Hilo) and one of the driest/sunniest spots in the U.S.
(Keahole pt., Kona). The island is so large that all of the other Hawaiian islands could fit on top of it. Kona is also known to have some of the most spectacular sunsets in the world. A wonderful location to provide clients any climate and background they require and also the best in models and talent. |
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East Hawaii Director
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PEGGY RUELKE RN
Peggy started out modeling and dancing as a teen and later moved into cosmetology. After relocating to the Big Island in 1987 she started a career in nursing and is currently working as a Behavioral Health Nurse at a local hospital. Photography has always been her passion,
and has expanded her craft to incorporate her skills of
hairstyling, make up and wardrobe.
Peggy has worked with the agency for many years in several capacities and is an asset in providing a unique perspective. Peggy is currently the
East Hawaii Director for Focus International Model and Talent Agency. |
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West Hawaii Director-Booker
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REGGIE TRUSEL
Reggie has lived and worked with Focus for many years .She is married with a
lovely daughter and enjoys living in this tropical paradise.
She has spent many years in management, as well as several years
as a personal assistant with a modeling agency in Oregon. Reggie
is the West Hawaii Director for Focus International
Agency, She takes pride in providing
professional quality models & talent for their many clients. |
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David Bowden, Coach,
www.teammannatech.com , as everyone refers to
him, has 38 + years as a Coach/Educator. A member of the Lions
Club in Kailua, Kona Hi., David, steps to the plate
and is an incredible community player. Coach of Team in
Training for the Honolulu Marathon, David is passionate
about inspiring and working with others to manifest their
personal dreams… his 2 favorite words….it is doable and
obtainable!
There is an annual event in
remembrance of David every January 13 to honor David as a
Coach/Educator called the David Bowden Day, and
the Annual David Bowden Relays (track & field
meet) at Boyd Anderson High School in Florida. David has coached
at Kealakehe High on the Big Island and was a Director of
Boot Camp at Kahakai Elementary.
In 1996 and 2002 David was a
member of the Olympic Torch Relay Team/ National Track & Field
(Florida) and Cross- Country Coach of the Year. David was
selected to the Broward County Hall of Fame in Florida in 2000
and he was the Coach at the Boyd Anderson High School where he
coached 6 teams to win State championships. The
Miami Herald named David; Coach of the Year for Track & Field
7 times, and the Sun Sentinel named David as Coach of the
Year 6 times. David was Teacher of the Year at
Boyd Anderson and The New York Base Children’s Press wrote a
book called Track & Field Fundamentals about David
and his athletes. Internationally, David has coached & trained
and taken teams to compete in Australia and New Zealand. David
briefly played N.F.L. with the Washington Redskins.
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Focus Agency Scout
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MARTIN GRASSBERGER, Born and raised in a small Ski Resort in
the beautiful Austrian Alps. Martin moved to the United States
in February 2000 - fluent in German and English. His passions
are to stay in top physical shape- teach and educate others in
becoming more aware of the importance of good nutrition and
exercise combined.
Joined
Focus International in 2004 as a Model and had the opportunity
since then to be part of several high paid fashion photo shoots
and runway shows. Currently working as a lead actor on a vampire
movie filmed here on the Big Island.
June 2009, Martin was asked to become a model and acting scout
for Focus International. Now, he is able to share his passion
with others and help them discover their unique path and empower
them to turn their dreams into reality.
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Focus Agency Scout
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JILL ANN RANDALL, raised in the Washington, D.C. area and
spent much of her youth performing in musical theater, with leading rolls in The Sound of Music and Guys and Dolls. She sang regularly in talent showcases and was a finalist in the Miss Maryland USA Pageant. Since relocating to Hawaii in 2007, Jill has joined forces with Focus and has brought her knowledge of the entertainment industry and enthusiasm to the "Big Island". She is a model and talent scout, and also works with the agencies top talent as a vocal/acting coach available for private/group sessions. Jill has adopted the "Margie Haber Phrase Technique" which is a unique, effective and proven approach to successful auditions. While not coaching and scouting for the islands freshest new faces, Jill is a Red Cross certified private Swim Instructor and she enjoys spending time with family and her dog Akua, comedy and screenplay writing, singing, Scuba Diving, Yoga, Pilates, fitness swimming, hiking, golf and tennis. |
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Focus Agency Scout
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