Emma Matienzo-Smeal

Background

Matienzo-Smeal, Emma was born on May 28, 1942 in Manila, The Philippines. Daughter of Loreto and Priscilla (Heras) Matienzo. came to the United States, 1980.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Psychology, University Santo Tomas, Manila, 1969. Associate of Arts in Interior Design, Icarilagan Finishing School, Manila, 1978. Student, Harvard University Graduate School Design, since 1994.

Student, Inchbald School Design, London, 1993.

Career

Interior designer, Charimar Interiors, 1970-1980; interior designer, E.C. decor, 1981-1986; interior designer, A.A. Decor Inc., 1986-1988; interior designer, Aspen Associations, 1988-1991; interior designer, proprietor, The Design Group of Washington, Fairfax, Virginia, since 1991.

Achievements

• Emma Matienzo-Smeal has been listed as a noteworthy interior designer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Society Interior Designers, Design Associations, National Trust for Historic Preservation, International Interior Design Association, Potomac Polo Club.

Interests

• Avocations: poetry, travel, collecting antiques.

Connections

Married Antonio Delgado Santa-Ana, November 27, 1963 (divorced December 1980). Children: Alberto, Emanuel, Isabelle, Joanne. Married Paul David Smeal, December 30, 1989.

Father:

Loreto Matienzo

Mother:

Priscilla (Heras) Matienzo

Spouse:

Paul David Smeal

Spouse:

Antonio Delgado Santa-Ana

child:

Emanuel Matienzo-Smeal

child:

Alberto Matienzo-Smeal

child:

Isabelle Matienzo-Smeal

child:

Joanne Matienzo-Smeal