Zarraga's Queen and King
Queen Lyza and King Escort Jefferson
Zarraga's queen this year is Lyza Menette Brazas, 15 and daughter of Nita and Leone Brazas of Zarraga. Her king escort is Jefferson Buenaventura, 19, son of Lucia and Jefrey Buenaventura of La Paz.
Queen Lyza is a third year high school student of St. Bernard Academy in Zarraga while Jeff is a student of Iloilo Doctor's College, taking up Nursing. He is quite happy to be chosen as Lyza's escort. In fact, their interview with the writer was the second time that they met and they hit it off quite well.
Lyza is happy for being chosen as the queen. She admitted that at first, it was so unexpected.
Get to know more about their simple pleasures in this interview.
Kathy M. Villalon (KMV): What are your hobbies?
Lyza Brazas (LB): Watching television, texting, reading books, eating and hanging out with friends. My reading preferences are novels and the best book I've read is A Walk to Remember by Nicolas Sparks. Hanging out with friends includes jogging with them daily and spending time at their house.
Jeff Buenavuentura (JB): I love to go on a food trip, play badminton and billiards, night life and work out at home.
KMV: What's your favorite food?
LB: Adobo
JB: Chopsuey
KMV: What's your preferred hangout place?
LB: My friends' house
JB: Flow and MO2
KMV: How would you describe each other?
LB: Jeff is talkative and has a strong sex appeal.
JB: Lyza is morena, good-hearted, shy and the silent type.
KMV: Do you have a boyfriend/girlfriend?
LB and JB: None
KMV: What qualities do you look for in a partner?
LB: He should be understanding, patient and respectful.
JB: She doesn't have to be beautiful, as long as she has a good personality, she's understanding and sweet.
KMV: What can you say about Zarraga?
LB: Zarraga, my home, is a peaceful place. People there are nice and understanding.
KMV: What are the attractions that Zarraga has to offer?
LB: Check out the Pantatan Festival every December; get to taste the food as well as the surprises prepared by the local government for guests.
KMV: If you were, in reality, lording over Zarraga, what are your plans for the town?
LB: Improve and beautify the plaza. I'll make sure there's 'gimik' every night so that more people where go there. I'll ensure that the municipal officers are always present in the town and do their duties well.
KMV: What's your usual fashion get-up?
LB: I'm not much into fashion. Anything that's comfortable is okay with me.
JB: I dress simply like a shirt and a pair of pants and sneakers. It's on how you carry yourself.
The coronation on May 15 will be Egyptian-themed. The entourage will showcase gold tambourine headresses with pearls and crystals.
Queen Lyza will have three changes of clothes for the parade, Santacruzan and coronation.