Lorenzo's Time Finale Episode Airs October 5, Carmina Villaroel Emotional

Actress-TV host Carmina Villaroel recently admitted that she is saddened with the approaching finale of her top-rating primetime drama series “Lorenzo’s Time,” which she co-stars with ABS-CBN’s child wonder, Zaijan Jaranilla.

“I’m really sad that it’s ending. But I’m glad and very thankful that through this show, I was starred with Zaijan,” said Carmina who values “Lorenzo’s Time” as it is her first teleserye since she returned to ABS-CBN. “When I saw Zaijan in ‘May Bukas Pa,’ I truly wished that I’ll have the chance to work with him. So when I received the offer to be part of ‘Lorenzo’s Time,’ I just said, ‘it’s a dream come true.”

Carmina confessed how she is amazed with Zaijan’s talent as an actor. “He is one-of-a-kind. His style of acting breaks through your heart, you’ll easily get carried away with his emotions. His talent is just pure,” she shared.

Now that “Lorenzo’s Time” goes down to its last week, the plot continues to thicken as Enzo’s rare disease is back. How will his brother Archie (James Blanco) and his bestfriend Kathy (Carmina) help him get through this ordeal? Will Enzo be cured or will he die in the end?

“Lorenzo’s Time” will air its final episode on October 5.

Also part of the cast are Ms. Gina Pareño, Joel Torre, Alfred Vargas, Amy Austria-Ventura, Rommel Padilla, Tess Antonio, Kakai Bautista, Gerard Acao, Vino Martinez, and child actress Belle Mariano. It is under the direction of Jerome Chavez Pobocan and Tots Mariscal Sanchez.

Don’t miss the last week of “Lorenzo’s Time, weeknights, after “Walang Hanggan” on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida. For more updates, visit www.facebook.com/EnzoMontereal or follow @lorenzos_time on Twitter.

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'Lorenzo's Time' Down to It's Last 3 Weeks, Finale to Air on October 5

ABS-CBN’s top-rating primetime drama series “Lorenzo’s Time” is nearing its end. 

Since it aired on July 2012, the hit teleserye topbilled by Zaijan Jaranilla and Carmina Villaroel has touched the hearts of viewers through the unique and touching tale of the ‘little man’ named Enzo (Zaijan). 

Now that “Lorenzo’s Time” goes down to its last three weeks, the plot continues to thicken with the revelation that Jonas (James Blanco) and Enzo’s long lost brother Archie is one and the same peson. Will Mildred (Amy Austria-Ventura) succeed in sparking up a sibling rivalry between Enzo and Jonas? Who will end up with Kathy (Carmina)? What will Enzo do when he discovers that his disease is back? 

“Lorenzo’s Time” will air its final episode on October 5. Don’t miss the last three weeks of “Lorenzo’s Time, weeknights, after “Walang Hanggan” on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida. Fans can now add Lorenzo as their Facebook friend, simply log on to www.facebook.com/EnzoMontereal or follow @lorenzos_time on Twitter.

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Star Magic Movie (24/7 in Love) Teaser Released!

After the successful 6th Star Magic Ball, Star Magic celebrates it's 20th anniversary with the film 24/7 in Love to which a teaser video has been released recently. The said movie brings together the biggest and hottest stars of ABS-CBN talent management arm, Star Magic.

Topbilled by Piolo Pascual, John Lloyd Cruz, Angelica Panganiban, Gerald Anderson, Kim Chiu, Bea Alonzo, Diether Ocampo, Maja Salvador, Zanjoe Marudo, Sam Milby and Pokwang with Kapamilya child wonders Zaijian Jaranilla and Xyriel Manabat, 24/7 in Love is one of the most-anticipated movies this 2012.

Under the directions of John-D Lazatin, Mae Czarina Cruz, Frasco Santos Mortiz and Dado Lumibao, 24/7 in Love will somehow be a reminiscent of the late Manong Gilbert Perez's Jologs where all the characters with their own stories to tell will meet in the end (a 'small world' conclusion), yet this one will show the farthest lengths one can go for love.

Watch the teaser of the biggest Star Magic movie, 24/7 in Love below:

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Lorenzo's Time Wins National TV Ratings, Continues to Charm Viewers

ABS-CBN’s top-rating primetime drama series “Lorenzo’s Time” remains to be one of the most-watched TV shows in the country today. 

Based on the recent data of Kantar Media last Thursday (August 23), the heartwarming teleserye topbilled by Zaijan Jaranilla and Carmina Villaroel earned the no.4 spot in the overall top TV programs in the Philippines, with the national TV ratings of 21.7%, compared to its rival program in GMA, “Makapiling Kang Muli” which only got 16.2%. 

Now that Enzo (Zaijan) is set to discover the truth about his long lost brother Archie, will his life finally be complete or will a bigger problem challenge his optimism? Is Enzo really willing to let go of Kathy (Carmina) or will a heartbreaking incident bring back his love for his childhood crush? 

Don’t miss the touching and endearing tale of the ‘little man’ Enzo in the top-rating Primetime Bida drama series of ABS-CBN, “Lorenzo’s Time,” weeknights, after “Walang Hanggan.”

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Carmina Villaroel and Zoren Legaspi Plan to Get Married this Year

After 14 years, “Lorenzo’s Time” lead star Carmina Villaroel and her long-time life partner Zoren Legaspi plan to finally tie the knot this year through a civil wedding as Carmina herself recently confirmed.

“I do not want a big wedding firstly because we are both shy. We want it to be really simple with only our families in attendance,” she said.

According to Carmina, despite the absence of marriage, she is very happy with her life with Zoren and their twins Mavy at Cassy. “It’s not a typical relationship. Zoren is a perfect match for me because he always understands me and lets me be myself. I won’t be who I am today without him,” she said.

Meanwhile, Carmina’s birthday this year was made memorable by the staff and her co-stars in the top-rating Primetime Bida teleserye of ABS-CBN, “Lorenzo’s Time.”

“I celebrated my birthday on our taping. It’s so much fun because they all sang for me, I had my birthday cake, there were balloons, and we did nothing but eat,” shared Carmina.

Like Carmina, the life of the main character in “Lorenzo’s Time,” Enzo (Zaijan Jaranilla), seems to be getter better too. Because aside from the love of Yaya Bel (Gina Pare ño) and his renewed closeness with Kathy (Carmina), Enzo’s friendship with his ‘brod’ Jonas (James Blanco) continues to strengthen. What is the real mystery of Jonas’ identity? Is he the long lost brother of Enzo? Or will he be future foe now that Mildred (Amy Austria) is eyeing to use him against Enzo?

Don’t miss the touching and endearing tale of the ‘little man’ Enzo in the top-rating Primetime Bida drama series of ABS-CBN, “Lorenzo’s Time,” weeknights, after “Walang Hanggan.” Fans can now add Lorenzo as their Facebook friend, simply log on to www.facebook.com/EnzoMontereal or follow @lorenzos_time on Twitter.

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Carmina Villaroel Gets Closer with Young 'Leading Man'

Actress-TV host Carmina Villaroel is delighted with the countless positive feedback of TV viewers about her unique ‘love team’ with Kapamilya child wonder Zaijan Jaranilla in their top-rating Primetime Bida teleserye on ABS-CBN, “Lorenzo’s Time.”

“Our story itself is very endearing. I personally find it cute because it’s something new. It’s not a typical love team where in the actors are of the same age,” said Carmina who is a self-confessed fan of her leading man’ Zaijan.

“Zaijan is trully a brilliant child star. You cannot come to the set unprepared and say ‘he’s just a kid’ because Zaijan will leave you unnoticed and rule the scene,” said Carmina. “And the kid is very charming. He’s so great. Actually, I’m Zaijan’s fan since his Santino days in ‘May Bukas Pa.”

Aside from her ‘love team’ with Zaijan, Carmina takes pride with the fact that “Lorenzo’s Time” gives the viewers a different kind of entertainment every night. “Compared with other primetime teleseryes, our show has a lighter story that captures the child in every viewer’s heart. It’s not just drama because it also has a unique touch of comedy and it’s great for the whole family because Enzo’s life is full of values,” Carmina shared.

Will Enzo (Zaijan) finally win back the heart of his first love Kat-Kat (Carmina)? Or will he finally realize that he cannot turn back time now because a lot has changed with the lives of the people around him including the only girl that he loves?

Don’t miss the touching and endearing tale of the ‘little man’ Enzo in the top-rating Primetime Bida drama series of ABS-CBN, “Lorenzo’s Time,” weeknights, after “Walang Hanggan.” Fans can now add Lorenzo as their Facebook friend, simply log on to www.facebook.com/EnzoMontereal or follow @lorenzos_time on Twitter.

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Lorenzo's Time A Hit on Twitter Worldwide!

ABS-CBN’s newest Primetime Bida drama series, “Lorenzo’s Time,” topbilled by Kapamilya child wonder Zaijan Jaranilla and seasoned actress and TV host Carmina Villaroel, was a nationwide hit among TV viewers and a ‘trending topic’ among Twitter users worldwide!

More than its winning national TV rating, “Lorenzo’s Time” won the hearts of viewers with its touching narrative and effective cast. In fact, positive tweets about the show flooded on Twitter during its pilot episode which made it a worldwide trending topic. A lot of ‘Tweetizens’ shared their views about the heartwarming episode: ‏@chuckay13: It’s only the first night of #LorenzosTime but it already made me cry. It has a beautiful story and the cast is great. Congrats ABS-CBN; @cutienha: I cried on the pilot episode of #LorenzosTime. It is true that we should not waste our time; and ‏@ohfatimaquinto: The first episode of #LorenzosTime is striking! Katkat and Enzo are so sweet! I realized that time is gold so I’ll make the most of it with my loved ones.

Also, the audience who joined the free advance screenings that took place in Bulacan, Cavite, and Rizal raved about the uniqueness of “Lorenzo’s Time.” A lot of the spectators fell in love with special friendship of Enzo (Zaijan) and KatKat (Carmina) and were moved by the dramatic scenes of Enzo with his family.

Now that Enzo finally wakes up after 30 years, how will he face all the changes that have happened to his life while he was “sleeping?” Can Enzo bring back the hands of time and catch all the lost moments of his life?

Also starring in “Lorenzo’s Time” are Ms. Gina Pareño, Joel Torre, Alfred Vargas, James Blanco, Rommel Padilla, and Ms. Amy Austria-Ventura. Completing the cast are Tess Antonio, Kakai Bautista, Gerard Acao, and Vino Martinez. Also part of “Lorenzo’s Time” is child actress Belle Mariano. It is under the direction of Jerome Chavez Pobocan and Tots Mariscal Sanchez.

Don’t miss “Lorenzo’s Time,” weeknights on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida, after the phenomenal TV drama “Walang Hanggan.” Fans can now add Lorenzo as their Facebook friend, simply log on to www.facebook.com/EnzoMontereal or follow @lorenzos_time on Twitter

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Carmina-Zaijian Love Team Trends in ASAP 2012 this July 1

ASAP 2012 welcomes the month of July this Sunday (July 1) with the newest primetime ‘love team’ Carmina Villaroel and Zaijan Jaranilla together with the whole cast of upcoming drama series “Lorenzo’s Time.”

Fun and love load up the small screens with the special surprises from “Princess ang I” lead stars Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla and Khalil Ramos; romantic serenade by Kapamilya leading men Piolo Pascual and Sam Milby; and the ‘Japanese-themed’ production number prepared by the Kapamilya leading ladies Kim Chiu, Shaina Magdayao, Erich Gonzales, Maja Salvador, and Empress.

Get ready to sing and dance with the electrifying birthday bash of the Supahdancer Iya Villania together with Gab Valenciano and Rayver Cruz; the special duet from Christian Bautista and KC Concepcion as he receives his platinum award; and the launch of Jovit Baldivino’s newest album.

Be in the loop with the latest music trend from the Ultimate Multimedia Star Toni Gonzaga in ‘T-Zone;’ and the coolest dance craze with “Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 4” evictees Tom and Yves in the ‘Step My Step’ segment.

Watch out for another classic and hair-raising vocal act from Basil Valdez, Erik Santos, Richard Poon, JM de Guzman, Juris, Paolo Valenciano, Princess Velasco, and the ASAP Pinoy Champs.

Meanwhile, Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano offers another show-stopping world-class performance as he takes over the dance floor with ASAP Supahdancers KC, Kim, Shaina, Maja and John Prats.

Don’t miss 2012 Gawad Tanglaw Best Musical Variety Show, “ASAP 2012” this Sunday, 12:15 noon, on ABS-CBN. For updates, photos and to hang out live with the stars at ASAP Chill-Out, simply visit http://asap.abs-cbn.com/, follow @ASAPOFFICIAL on Twitter, or ‘like’http://facebook.com/asapofficial.

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Sarah Geronimo Covers Inside Showbiz July 2012 Issue

Sarah Geronimo is on the cover of Inside Showbiz magazine July 2012 issue. Tagged in the cover as the 'People's Princess', Sarah Geronimo talks about her past struggles and regrets in this issue of Inside Showbiz.

On her past struggles:

“Dati naghahanap ako ng coins sa sulok-sulok ng bahay namin para sa aking pamasahe. Naaalala kong pumapasok ako sa school na laging may promissory note kasi wala kaming perang pang-tuition.”

On her regrets:

 “The next time I fall in love, I will be stronger and wiser.”

Inside Showbiz magazine July 2012 issue also tackles who is the bigger star between Kim Chiu and Maja Salvador, the real score between Kaye Abad and John Prats, Dolphy's successor and the comedy heir plus kapamilya child stars Zaijian Jaranilla, Xyriel Manabat and  Bugoy Cariño.

Inside Showbiz July 2012 issue with Sarah Geronimo as cover story is now available in all leading magazine stands nationwide for only Php 100.

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ASAP 2012 Welcomes the Month of July with a Trending Party

ASAP 2012 welcomes the month of July this Sunday (July 1) with the latest fashion and music trends and world-class concert performances from some of the biggest names in the showbiz industry.

Be in the loop with the newest primetime treats as the cast of Lorenzo’s Time led by Carmina Villaroel and Zaijan Jaranilla grace the centerstage and as ASAP Kapamilya welcomes Eula Valdes as the newest cast of the no.1 TV program in the Philippines Walang Hanggan. Princess and I lead stars Daniel Padilla and Khalil Ramos will also treat the TV viewers with an unforgettable date.

Meanwhile, watch out for another set of classic and timeless production numbers prepared by ASAP mainstays Gary Valenciano, Piolo Pascual, Toni Gonzaga, KC Concepcion, and Christian Bautista.

Don’t miss 2012 Gawad Tanglaw Best Musical Variety Show, ASAP 2012 this Sunday, 12:15 noon, on ABS-CBN. For updates, photos and to hang out live with the stars at ASAP Chill-Out, simply visit http://asap.abs-cbn.com/, follow @ASAPOFFICIAL on Twitter, or ‘like’http://facebook.com/asapofficial.

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Sarah Geronimo does Cosplay in ABS-CBN's 'Amped Fest'

Popstar Sarah Geronimo wowed over 1,000 online gamers from all over the Philippines as she recently graced the 2012 Toy Convention (ToyCon), where ABS-CBN Multimedia Inc. brought its much-awaited “3rd Amped Fest.” 

Cosplayers and gaming afficionados were mesmerized upon witnessing the silver-haired Popstar dressed up in a striking cosplay outfit specially designed for her. Sarah shared the centerstage with the “Amped Fest” Game Master Barbie Lee, International cosplayer champion Jia Gold Bustamante, and “Amped” ambassador Bolen Lareza. 

Kapamilya child wonder and lead star to upcoming primetime series “Lorenzo’s Time,” Zaijan Jaranilla also stunned the participants, particularly the kiddie gamers. But apart from the grand visit of two of the biggest Kapamilya stars, “Amped Fest” also gave away big prizes and big surprises for the ToyCon participants.

Amped awarded P5,000 cash prize and a Game Master contract to Amped Galaxy Cosplay award to cosplayer Jaycell Vasquez who donned as Melfi of ‘Cosmic Break.’ Gaming fans, meanwhile, were introduced to new to Amped’s newest exciting online games—the massive multiplayer third-person shooter game ‘Cosmic Break;’ action RPG (role playing game) ‘C21: Street Battle Chronicles;’ and the ‘Relic of Mystra’ and the version 4 patches of Amped’s flagship brands Shaiya and WarRock.

Don’t miss the newest online games from ABS-CBN Multimedia’s gaming brand, Amped.

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Lorenzo's Time Premieres July 2 on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida

Kapamilya child wonder Zaijan Jaranilla and seasoned actress and TV host Carmina Villaroel topbill ABS-CBN’s newest and first-of-its-kind Primetime Bida drama series titled Lorenzo’s Time.

Watch Lorenzo's Time official full trailer here.

Also starring in the new teleserye are Ms. Gina Pareño, Alfred Vargas, Belle Mariano, James Blanco, Joel Torre, Rommel Padilla, and Amy Austria-Ventura. It is under the direction of Jerome Chavez Pobocan and Claudio 'Tots' Sanchez Mariscal IV.

Related: 10 New ABS-CBN Teleseryes to Watch Out For this 2012

Lorenzo’s Time is set to air on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida on July 2 (Monday). For more updates, log on to www.abs-cbn.com or follow @abscbndotcom on Twitter.

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Lorenzo's Time Full Trailer, Released!

ABS-CBN has just released the trailer for Lorenzo's Time, an upcoming Primetime Bida offering starring Zaijian Jaranilla and Carmina Villaroel. The full trailer of Lorenzo's Time premiered June 15 before Walang Hanggan.

In Lorenzo's Time, Zaijian will play leading man to returning Kapamilya Carmina Villaroel. Carmina (Kat-Kat) and Zaijian's characters are childhood friends but the sick Enzo (Zaijian) who's stricken with progeria (a rare genetic condition wherein symptoms resembling aspects of aging are manifested at an early age) had to undergo cryonics. When he woke up, the people around him have aged but he himself have kept the same physical features.

Watch the full trailer of Lorenzo's Time below. The trailer was made more dramatic and heartwarming with the song Times of Your Life sung by Martin Nievera.

Other members of the cast include Ms. Gina Pareño, Joel Torre, Alfred Vargas, James Blanco, Rommel Padilla, introducing Belinda Mariano and Ms. Amy Austria-Ventura. It is directed by Jerome Chavez Pobocan, the director of ABS-CBN's big hits, May Bukas Pa, Mara Clara and Nasaan Ka, Elisa?

Lorenzo's Time will premiere soon on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida, replacing Dahil Sa Pag-ibig. Check out the ten new ABS-CBN teleseryes to watch out for this 2012.

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Zaijian Jaranilla Back on Teleserye with 'Lorenzo's Time' (Teaser)

Kapamilya child wonder Zaijian Jaranilla is set to return on primetime television via his new teleserye Lorenzo's Time. In the series, Zaijian will play Lorenzo (Enzo), a boy who is stricken with progeria, a rare genetic condition wherein symptoms resembling aspects of aging are manifested at an early age.

In Lorenzo's Time, Zaijian will play leading man to returning Kapamilya Carmina Villaroel. Carmina and Zaijian's characters are childhood friends but the sick Enzo had to undergo cryonics. When he woke up, the people around him have aged but he himself have kept the same physical features.

Other members of the cast include Diether Ocampo, Amy Austria, Gina Pareño, Joel Torre, Alfred Vargas, ronaldo Caldez, Jewel Mische and Cherry Pie Picache. It is directed by Jerome Chavez Pobocan, the director of ABS-CBN's big hits, May Bukas Pa, Mara Clara and Nasaan Ka, Elisa?

This will be Zaijian's primetime comeback after his very successful debut in May Bukas Pa and challenging roles in Noah and Ikaw Ay Pag-ibig. Meanwhile, this will be Diether and Carmina's reunion teleserye. It can be recalled that the two topbill then ABS-CBN afternoon series, Recuerdo De Amor (Alaala ng Pag-ibig).

Watch Lorenzo's Time teaser below:

There is no definite airing schedule for Lorenzo's Time but probably, it will replace Dahil Sa Pag-ibig (but will air at an earlier time slot) which is now down to its last 4 weeks.

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Angeline Quinto, Miles Ocampo and Ella Cruz on Sarah G Live this May 27

Queen of Teleserye Theme Songs and “Born to Love You” lead star Angeline Quinto once again graces the solo musical variety show of Popstar Sarah Geronimo this Sunday (May 27).

After their singing showdown in Angeline’s first guesting, the two OPM princesses are off for a laid-back bonding experience in a fun-filled ‘pet day’ adventure in the ‘Sige Go’ segment together with their well-loved puppies Meme and MakMak.

Aside from Angeline, the lead stars of ABS-CBN’s hit teen shows Ella Cruz of “Aryana” and Miles Ocampo of “Luv U” join forces with ‘Bida Best Kids’ Xyriel Manabat and Mutya Orquia in a smash up dance number.

Meanwhile, Kapamilya child wonder Zaijan Jaranilla shows his hosting skills as the Popstar’s guest co-host; and former child wonder at Asian sensation Aiza Seguerra performs another hair-raising vocal act on the “SGL” centerstage. Still with Sarah in the upcoming episode are her resident dance royalty Gab Valenciano, co-host Luis Manzano, musical director Louie Ocampo, choreographer Georcelle Dapat-Sy, G-Force, and director Erick Salud.

Don’t miss the trending and top Sunday primetime show of ABS-CBN, “Sarah G.Live,” after “Rated K.” For more updates, log on to www.abs-cbn.com or follow @SGLiveOFFICIAL on Twitter and like SarahGLiveOFFICIAL on Facebook.

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'Lorenzo's Time' To be Topbilled by Carmina Villaroel and Zaijian Jaranilla

Carmina Villaroel will work with Zaijian Jaranilla in her very first teleserye in the Kapamilya network. According to online sources, the said series will be a fantaserye tentatively titled Lorenzo's Time but according to ABS-CBN news, Zaijian's teleserye is first titled Frozen Boy (read related post here).


The concept of Lorenzo's Time will revolve around a boy who had undergone cryonics (freezing under negative temperatures) and when the time comes that he was released from being frozen, all his company had aged, even the child yet his body remained preserved as a boy. Zaijian will be Carmina's leading man (how it happened, that is what we need to find out in the series).

Based on inside reports, Carmina and Zaijian's teleserye is also said to star Diether Ocampo, Ms. Gina Pareño, Alfred Vargas, Joel Torre and Amy Austria. 

This will be Zaijian's primetime comeback after his very successful debut in May Bukas Pa and challenging roles in Noah and Ikaw Ay Pag-ibig. Meanwhile, this will be Diether and Carmina's reunion teleserye. It can be recalled that the two topbill then ABS-CBN afternoon series, Recuerdo De Amor (Alaala ng Pag-ibig).

There is no exact date of airing yet for this series but we can expect a lot more surprises from this new fantaserye which is said to be directed by Jerome Chavez-Pobocan (May Bukas Pa, Mara Clara, Nasaan Ka Elisa). A new concept will be served via Lorenzo's Time and having Direk Jerome and lots of excellent actors, this series will surely be a primetime winner. 

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Zaijian Jaranilla Gears Up For New Teleserye This 2012

According to reports from ABS-CBN news, Wonder Boy of Philippine TV, Zaijian Jaranilla will be returning to television via a new fantaserye, tentatively titled Frozen Boy.

It was also reported that Zaijian will start working with the said teleserye this week.

Zaijian rose to stardom through his role as Santino, the orphan boy of the monastery priests in hit inspirational series, May Bukas Pa. He later starred in Noah, playing the son of Piolo Pascual and Jodi Sta. Maria. His last TV project was the recently concluded Christmas series, Ikaw Ay Pag-ibig together with today's top child stars, Xyriel Manabat, Mutya Orquia and Louise Abuel.

It seems like ABS-CBN is now investing on fantaseryes. Robotserye, E-boy is now airing on primetime bida and it has been reported that another fantaserye will hit the evening slot, Wako Wako. The latter is said to air this March replacing Maria La Del Barrio which is now on its last 2 weeks (read story here). Wako Wako is topbilled by Ms. Ai AI Delas Alas, Yogo Singh and Gladys Reyes and directed by Wenn Deramas.

Photo courtesy of ABS-CBN Star Magic

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"Wansapanataym" and Donaire-Chavez Fight Rule Weekend TV Ratings

For the first time this year, Wansapanataym topped Saturday viewing nationwide, overtaking perennial no. 1, MMK, which onnly placed 5th. The said episode featured Wonder Boy, Zaijian Jaranilla. Meanwhile, the first episode of Showbiz Inside Report won over rival, Startalk TX. On Sunday, the fight of Nonito Donaire Jr. and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. was the most-watched program nationwide. 

Photo courtesy of Starmometer

Here are the Top 20 programsnationwide from February 3 to 5, 2012 according to Kantar Media:

February 3, 2012 (Friday):

February 4, 2012 (Saturday)

February 5, 2012 (Sunday)

Source: Kantar Media via Starmometer

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