The premiere episode of the beloved 2000 Mexican telenovela Carita de Ángel

In a pivotal conversation during the first episode, Luciano makes a decision that will define the first act of the series. Unable to care for his daughter emotionally, and unable to be near her physically because of the painful memories she evokes, Luciano decides to enroll Dulce María in a strict Catholic boarding school.

Relive the emotional beginning of Dulce María's journey in this clip from the first chapter: Ver Carita de Ángel, capítulo 1 por ViX VIX• Jul 28, 2022

The first episode of the iconic Mexican telenovela (Little Angel Face) originally aired on June 19, 2000 . Produced by Televisa , this remake of the Argentine classic Papá Corazón introduced audiences to Dulce María Larios , an imaginative five-year-old who captured hearts across Latin America. Plot Summary: The Beginning of Dulce María’s Journey

The story revolves around (nicknamed "Carita de Angel" or "Little Angel Face"), a sweet, intelligent, and precocious little girl. However, Capitulo 1 immediately establishes the tragedy that fuels the entire plot: the death of Dulce María’s mother. The first episode deals exclusively with grief, loneliness, and the cold, stoic nature of her father, Luciano Ledesma (played by Miguel de León).