Filipino crew member who served as stewardess on the luxury yacht M/Y Te Manu. Her name appears dozens of times in DOJ-released Epstein files, primarily in email threads about yacht operations, travel logistics, and wine shipments. Her resume, identification documents, and an Air New Zealand ticket were recovered during the FBI raid on Little St. James island.
Her employment and travel arrangements were coordinated through Richard Kahn, Epstein's personal accountant. Email threads show interactions with shore support staff regarding shipments to addresses in Mexico City and Los Angeles. She incorporated 'Myla Trestiza Inc' in Florida in 2017. There is no public evidence she was aware of or participated in any criminal activity; she appears to have been operational yacht staff.
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Background
Myla Lacson Trestiza is a Filipino national who worked as Chief Stewardess on the luxury yacht M/Y Te Manu, which was part of Jeffrey Epstein's fleet. She held a City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering, a professional qualification relevant to her role in yacht hospitality. She resided in Miramar, Florida, ZIP code 33029, and maintained a T-Mobile phone account and a Yahoo email address ([email protected]). She sent remittances to Antonio Trestiza in Pasay City, Cavite, Philippines via the Xoom service, suggesting family ties there.
Trestiza appears in an organizational chart for LSJ/GSJ (Little St. James / Great St. James islands) operations, listed alongside Michael Glidden, Ann Rodriquez, Daphne Wallace, and others. Her duties extended beyond the yacht to include coordination of property-related matters on the islands, participation in conference calls with Epstein's staff, interviewing potential crew candidates, and managing logistics such as wine orders, furniture sourcing, and supply shipments. She had a personal relationship with Philip Baker, a yacht captain, with whom she traveled jointly to Manila and exchanged personal correspondence. Documentary evidence spans from at least October 2011 through early July 2019, shortly before Epstein's arrest.
Epstein Connection
Myla Trestiza was employed as Chief Stewardess on Epstein's yacht M/Y Te Manu and was integrated into Epstein's operational staff structure for his island properties. She was included on email threads alongside Jeffrey Epstein, Lesley Groff (Epstein's executive assistant), Richard Kahn (Epstein's accountant), and other key staff members regarding property maintenance, construction updates, conference calls, and logistics on Little St. James. She submitted her identification documents (passport, driver's license, and G-card) to Richard Kahn, indicating her employment was administered through Epstein's financial management. Her name appears on an LSJ/GSJ organizational chart recovered during the investigation. There is no documentary evidence in the provided materials that she was involved in or aware of any criminal activity; all evidence points to her role as operational yacht and property staff.
Key Allegations(8)
Served as Chief Stewardess on M/Y Te Manu, a yacht in Epstein's fleet
documentedListed on LSJ/GSJ (Little St. James / Great St. James) organizational chart as part of island management staff
documentedSubmitted personal identification documents (passport, driver's license, G-card) to Richard Kahn, Epstein's accountant
documentedWas regularly included in email threads with Jeffrey Epstein regarding property updates, construction, and operational matters on the islands
documentedResponsible for interviewing potential crew candidates for yacht positions
documentedResided in Miramar, Florida, 33029
documentedSent money remittances to Antonio Trestiza in the Philippines via Xoom, totaling at least $1,007.99 USD in one transaction
documentedHad a personal relationship with Philip Baker, a yacht captain, traveling jointly with him to Manila and referring to him as 'honey' in correspondence
documentedLegal Status
Myla Trestiza appears in DOJ-released EFTA documents as an employee of Jeffrey Epstein's yacht and island operations. Her identification documents, emails, and professional records were recovered as part of the investigation. There is no evidence in the provided documents of any criminal charges, investigation, or allegations of wrongdoing against her.
Notable Statements(4)
“hi honey the invitation that i send was=in portosole Italy”
“Hope all is well. The maritime school =ere told me that they can't give”
“Pls check honey”
“Kahn, See attached picture below my passport, DL, G-card. Thank you!”
Key Relationships(5)
Trestiza was employed as Chief Stewardess on Epstein's yacht M/Y Te Manu and was part of the LSJ/GSJ island management staff. She was included on email threads directly addressed to Jeffrey Epstein regarding property updates and operations. (efta-efta01309172, efta-efta01808806, efta-02290315)
Richard Kahn administered Trestiza's employment logistics. She submitted identification documents to him and was regularly cc'd alongside him on operational emails. Kahn coordinated her travel, property tasks, and conference calls. (efta-02289197, efta-02288471, efta-efta01809047, efta-efta01808632)
Lesley Groff, Epstein's executive assistant, coordinated with Trestiza on conference calls, travel itineraries, and operational matters. (efta-efta01809099, efta-efta01735425, efta-efta01809047)
Ann Rodriguez (Rodriquez) sent numerous property update emails that included Trestiza as a recipient, covering construction, maintenance, and furnishing matters on the islands. (efta-efta01808727, efta-efta01808806, efta-01784804, efta-efta01809184)
Bella Klein was included in conference call and operational emails alongside Trestiza. (efta-efta01809047, efta-02294745)
Timeline(27 events)
Sent personal email to Philip Baker about an invitation in Portosole, Italy
Emailed Shore Support regarding wine glasses for M/Y Te Manu
Emailed regarding 'Patricia's wine order'
Contacted 'Dave' about a maritime school inquiry
Corresponded about SXM to BOS flight arrangements
Cc'd on Shore Support email regarding Te Manu supplies
Corresponded with Shore Support about taxi arrangements
Emailed Shore Support about lunch and dinner cancellation
Coordinated joint travel with Philip Baker to Manila
Forwarded M/Y Te Manu information to Philip Baker
Confirmed ShoeBuy shipment and corresponded with Captain about operational matters
Received T-Mobile USA welcome email for new account
Philip Baker forwarded billing for AIR RESIDENCES Building 1 to Trestiza
Received email regarding a CV and a signed contract from a client in Southampton
Submitted identification documents (passport, DL, G-card) to Richard Kahn
Included in conference call coordination email with Epstein staff
Included on multiple property update emails (Pebble Beach, Barge Runs, engineering service road, ceiling stain) sent to Epstein and staff
Included on property update email regarding Main Compound stone pillars
Included on property update emails regarding hurricane shutters and stone pillars
Included on email about Chillax Room 82-inch TV installation
Forwarded Havana Sofa Collection information from Restoration Hardware to Ann Rodriquez
Included on email reviewing tunnel construction proposals
Included on property update email and forwarded AC-related email from Richard Kahn to Philip Baker
Cc'd on itinerary email for Baker/Philip Anthony travel on July 9, 2019
Included on reminder for conference call from Lesley Groff
Received forwarded morning attendance boat log
Cc'd on flight-related email between Richard Kahn and Philip Baker
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