Lorenzo's Time

Lorenzo's Time is a 2012 Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Jerome C. Pobocan and Claudio "Tots" Sanchez-Mariscal IV, it stars Zaijian Jaranilla and Carmina Villarroel. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from July 2 to October 5, 2012, replacing Dahil sa Pag-ibig and was replaced by Ina, Kapatid, Anak.
This series was streaming on Jeepney TV.

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Premise

Lorenzo's Time is a story about a young boy named Lorenzo who was diagnosed with progeria, 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 cryonics 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 as Kathy "Kat-Kat" Gonzales-Montereal

Supporting cast

Amy Austria-Ventura as Mildred Montereal-Gamboa
Gina Pareño 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 Salvador "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
Vino Martinez as Alfonso "Ali" Gamboa
Cacai Bautista as Kikay

Guest cast

Isay Alvarez as Atty. Rachel Medina
Emilio Garcia as Henry Rivera
Spanky Manikan as Luis Robles
Jojo Alejar 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 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

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 and taping or principal photography 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.

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.

Promotion

This show has been developed by Mga Anghel na Walang Langit, Princess Sarah, May Bukas Pa, Agua Bendita, Momay, Noah, Mutya, 100 Days to Heaven, Budoy, Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig, and Dahil sa Pag-ibig, due to genre of family and religious-oriented drama series where Dreamscape Entertainment released these types of series since 2005. It was succeeded by Juan dela Cruz.