''Lorenzo's Time'' is a 2012

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melodrama television series starring

Zaijian Jaranilla Zaijian Godsick Lara Jaranilla (born August 23, 2001) is a Filipino actor and dancer who is best known for his role as the orphan Santino in the 2009–2010 religious-themed teleserye, '' May Bukas Pa''. Zaijian was also a cast member in the c ...

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 '' Ina, Kapatid, Anak''. This series was streaming on

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YouTube Channel.

Series overview

Premise

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

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, 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

as Lorenzo "Enzo" Montereal * Carmina Villarroel 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 lat ...

as Bella "Ate Belle" Nobleza * James Blanco as Jonas Silvestre / Archimedes "Archie" Montereal II * Alfred Vargas as Dr. Carlo Ramirez * Belle Mariano as Charity "Charie" Gonzales Montereal / young Kat-Kat Gonzales * Joel Torre as Badong Gamboa * Rommel Padilla as Vincent Castillo

Recurring cast

* John Estrada as young Manuel Montereal * Kaye Abad as young Mildred Montereal-Gamboa * Tess Antonio as Sheryl Santiago *

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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 Alfredo Rizalito "Jojo" P. Alejar (born June 19, 1966) is a Filipino TV host, actor-comedian, best known as the founding member of the dance group The Tigers and as the host and producer of '' The Medyo Late Night Show with Jojo A''. Personal l ...

as Atty. Patrick Dominguez * Joonee Gamboa 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 Ur ...

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 as Dr. Mike Ramirez

Cameo appearances

* 6 Cycle Mind * Rico J. Puno * Jinggoy Estrada

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