Team

Maita Miyake

After 18 years of tolerating the security and income of a senior-level position in the banking and mortgage industry, while busily scrambling for her true occupational passion, Maita started her career in the event industry and officially established her own company, Simply Marvelous Weddings and Events, in 2005. Known for her impeccable service, sharp sense of style, attention to detail and enthusiasm, Maita fosters a true team dynamic between her clients and vendors resulting in a seamlessly smooth experience for everyone involved.

Maita holds the Professional Bridal Consultant™ designation from the Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC). She is actively involved in the FilAm community doing volunteer work through FASGI (Filipino American Service Group), NaFFAA (National Federation of Filipino American Associations) and the Philippine Consulate Los Angeles, as well as an active member of the following associations:


International Special Events Society (ISES), Los Angeles Chapter

Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC) and member of the Steering Committee of the Greater Los Angeles Chapter

Filipino American Chamber of Commerce, San Fernando Valley (FACCsfv)- Board Member and Membership Chairperson

Elgin Zulueta

After life at the University, Elgin Zulueta immediately joined the mainstream media industry in the Philippines, first as an intern, then, as a fully-fledged production manager, handling simple events to full-blown corporate events. She reckons this to being like a kid in a candy store.  For the next five years, Elgin worked her way up the ladder of media success, earning the trust of her clients, artists and her peers.

True to her inquisitive nature, Elgin began writing as a hobby.  Then she began writing copy to augment the showrooms she conceptualized while working for a design company.  She started writing about life in general, starting with a simple blog that was only available for friends to read.  Soon, after being convinced by her friends, she was given her first break to write for the Philippine Mabuhay Newspaper.  First as a guest columnist, she was eventually given her own column called “Take It EZ!”  With lifestyle topics ranging from event coverage to artist feature interviews, Elgin Zulueta engages her readers. She is also the lifestyle writer covering events in mainstream America for Asian Journal and writing features and new talents for 13 Minutes Magazine and M Magazine. Being very active in the community, she also contributes to an online young college and professional’s community, Bakitwhy.com. She is also a member of National Federation of Filipino American Association (NaFFAA) and Asian Professional Exchange (APEX).

She received her Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies at De La Salle University, College of St. Benilde in 1995 and graduated from the USC Marshall School of Business Management Development program in 2006.

Charina Carrera

With over 12 years experience in progressive sales and customer service experience within the International Travel Industry, Charina Carrera effectively communicates with people of all ages and cultures establishing rapport immediately. She has handled numerous escorted incentive tours in Hong Kong, Australia, Thailand, and Europe.

Her awesome persona, charisma and professional attitude are key qualities of why people are always drawn to her. Her flexibility and patience to work very well under pressure are her greatest assets combined with a pure heart to help and reach out.

She received her Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Major in Broadcast Communication from the University of the Philippines. Currently, she is a candidate for a Master in Business Administration with a specialization in International Business from National University in San Diego, CA.

Charina is very much involved in the Filipino American communities doing volunteer work for The Philippine Consulate Los Angeles, Filipino American Service Group (FASGI and a member of National Federation of Filipino American Association (NaFFAA) and Asian Professional Exchange (APEX). She is also an incoming board of Filipino American Business Association of Glendale (FABAG).