''Lorenzo's Time'' is a 2012

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television series starring Zaijian Jaranilla and Carmina Villaroel. The series aired on

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and worldwide on TFC from July 2, 2012 to October 5, 2012, replacing '' Dahil Sa Pag-ibig'' and was replaced by ''

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''. This series was streaming on

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Series overview

Premise

''Lorenzo's Time'' is a story about a young boy named Lorenzo ( Zaijan Jaranilla) who was diagnosed with

progeria Progeria is a specific type of progeroid syndrome, also known as Hutchinson–Gilford syndrome. A single gene mutation is responsible for progeria. The gene, known as lamin A (LMNA), makes a protein necessary for holding the Nucleus of the cell ...

, an extremely rare genetic condition wherein symptoms resembling aspects of aging are manifested at an early age. In order to preserve his young body, he was subjected to

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until his parents find a cure for it. After 30 years, Enzo woke up to a world where he missed precious moments of his life, including his family and the only girl he loves.

Cast and characters

Main cast

* Zaijian Jaranilla as Lorenzo "Enzo" Montereal *

Carmina Villarroel María Carmina Muñiz Villarroel-Legaspi (; August 17, 1975) is a Filipino actress, television presenter, and product endorser. Personal life Villarroel was previously married to Rustom Padilla in 1994; the two had no children, and Villarroe ...

as Kathy "Kat-Kat" Gonzales-Montereal

Supporting cast

* Amy Austria-Ventura as Mildred Montereal-Gamboa *

Gina Pareño Gina Pareño (; born Geraldine Acthley; October 20, 1947) is a Filipina actress. Early life Pareño was born to a German American father and a Filipina mother. Career She started her career in the 1960s as an extra in several films and then la ...

as Bella "Ate Belle" Nobleza *

James Blanco James Blanco Castillo (born June 15, 1981), known professionally as James Blanco, is a Filipino singer-songwriter, actor, and model. A freelance actor, he is known for his roles in '' Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin'' (2001 – 2002), '' Rubi'' (2010), ...

as Jonas Silvestre / Archimedes "Archie" Montereal II *

Alfred Vargas Alfredo Paolo Dumlao Vargas III (born October 24, 1979), professionally known as Alfred Vargas, is a Filipino politician, actor, and model serving as the representative of Quezon City's 5th district since 2013. He previously served as a city ...

as Dr. Carlo Ramirez * Belle Mariano as Charity "Charie" Gonzales Montereal / young Kat-Kat Gonzales *

Joel Torre José Rizalino "Joel" de León Torre (born June 19, 1961) is a Filipino actor and producer who is best known for his numerous films such as the biographical film ''José Rizal'' (1998), crime thriller film '' On the Job'' (2013) and the historica ...

as Badong Gamboa *

Rommel Padilla Rommel Cariño Padilla (; born January 4, 1965) is a Filipino actor, model, businessman, politician, and movie producer. Early life He was born to late Governor Roy Padilla Sr. and actress Eva Cariño. Padilla's siblings from the same pare ...

as Vincent Castillo

Recurring cast

John Estrada John Anthony Siason Estrada (born June 13, 1973) is a Filipino film and TV actor who has starred in a number of roles as a leading man, comedian and villain. He is a contract actor of ABS-CBN, where he remained there from 1990 to 2018 and r ...

as young Manuel Montereal *

Kaye Abad Katherine Grace Abad-Castillo (born May 17, 1982), known professionally as Kaye Abad, is a Filipino-American actress and singer. Abad started in 1993 and is a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic. She was launched as a member of Star Circle (now St ...

as young Mildred Montereal-Gamboa * Tess Antonio as Sheryl Santiago * Vino Martinez as Alfonso "Ali" Gamboa * Cacai Bautista as Kikay

Guest cast

* Isay Alvarez as Atty. Rachel Medina * Emilio Garcia as Henry Robles *

Spanky Manikan Spanky Manikan (March 22, 1942 – January 14, 2018) was a Filipino theater, film and television actor. In 1981, Manikan won as the Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actor and the Catholic Mass Media Awards Best Supporting Actor for '' ...

as Luis Robles * Jojo Alejar as Atty. Patrick Dominguez *

Joonee Gamboa Joonee Gamboa (born Jose Espineli Gamboa Jr.; August 7, 1936) is a Filipino actor. As veteran actor, he appeared in more than 145 movies and television shows. Life and career Gamboa won the Best Supporting Actor in the 1977 Metro Manila Film F ...

as Fr. William Ramos * Gerald Pesigan as Herbert Flores * Nina Ricci Alagao as Natasha Magallanes

Special participation

Tirso Cruz III Tirso Silvano Cruz III (born April 1, 1952) is a Filipino actor, comedian, and singer. He currently serves as the Chairperson of the Film Development Council of the Philippines. Regarded as a "matinee idol", Cruz is a FAMAS Award and Gawad Uri ...

as Manuel Montereal/ Mang Jose Nobleza * Dimples Romana as Susan Montereal * Eric Fructuoso as young Badong Gamboa * Jannica Pareño as young Bella Nobleza * John Wayne Sace as young Vincent Castillo * Rain Quite as young Archie Montereal II *

Christian Vasquez Christian Oliver B. Vazquez (born February 8, 1977) is a Filipino actor, model and a former housemate of ABS-CBN's ''Pinoy Big Brother: Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition''. During his stint at Pinoy Big Brother, he was one of the comedian ...

as Dr. Mike Ramirez

Cameo appearances

* 6 Cycle Mind *

Rico J. Puno Enrico de Jesus Puno (; February 13, 1953 – October 30, 2018), better known as Rico J. Puno (), was a Filipino singer, television host, actor, comedian and politician. He was considered as a music icon in the Philippines. He started the tren ...

Jinggoy Estrada Jose Pimentel Ejercito Jr. (; born February 17, 1963), also known as Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada or simply Jinggoy Estrada, is a Filipino politician, film actor, and producer serving as a Senator since 2022, and previously from 2004 to 2016. He ...

Production

The series was announced on February 20, 2012. It was originally called as ''Frozen Boy'' before changing to its final title ''Lorenzo's Time''. Production of the series was done for 8 months from February 20 to October 5, 2012.

Reception

''Lorenzo's Time'' became an instant hit beating its competitor with 26.4% ratings share in Mega Manila according to the AGB Nielsen data and it posted an average of 29.2% ratings share nationwide according to the Kantar Media-TNS data. It became a trending topic worldwide and nationwide on its pilot episode with the audience and critics praising the show for its high concept and creativity.http://www.abs-cbn.com/Feature/Article/11212/-Lorenzo-s-Time-touches-the-hearts-of-viewers-nationwide.aspx 'Lorenzo's Time' touches the hearts of viewers nationwide
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Music

Music plays an important part in ''Lorenzo's Time'' to express the drama's emotional, comedic and romantic sequences. The soundtrack is led by its first single, ''Times of Your Life'' by

Martin Nievera Martin Ramon Razon Nievera (; born February5, 1962) is a Filipino-American singer and television host. In his career spanning more than three decades, Nievera has garnered eighteen platinum, five double platinum, three triple platinum, and one ...

Accolades

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* *{{facebook, LorenzosTime.tv ABS-CBN drama series Television series by Dreamscape Entertainment Television 2012 Philippine television series debuts 2012 Philippine television series endings Philippine melodrama television series Filipino-language television shows Television shows set in the Philippines