Secreto de amor (Secret of Love) is an American telenovela produced by Venevisión International in 2001. The telenovela was filmed in Miami, Florida, and it starred Scarlet Ortiz and Jorge Aravena as the main protagonists while Colombian actress Aura Cristina Geithner and Venezuelan actress Astrid Gruber starred as the main antagonists.Secreto de Amor
Plot Maria Clara Carvajal is a beautiful, modern girl who works hard in order to support her ailing mother and younger sister. She is in love with Carlos Raúl, a young mechanic. Despite their poor financial situation, they are prepared to get married. however, their plans will not be realized when Carlos Raúl is fired from his job, and decides to move to Miami to seek a better life just a few days before their wedding. Maria Clara promises to wait for Carlos Raul while he looks for a good job in the United States.
In Miami, Carlos Raúl begins to work as a valet in a luxurious hotel owned by the wealthy Serrano Zulbarán family. Here she meets Barbara Serrano Zulbarán, one of the family heirs. Barbara is instantly attracted to Carlos, and they begin a passionate affair. Carlos Raúl is attracted by Barbara's beauty and wealth, and he forgets all about Maria Clara.
Meanwhile, in Caracas, Maria Clara's mother dies, and pressured by her ambitious sister Andrea, she moves to Miami together with her god-mother Coralia. Within a short time, she discovers Carlos Raúl's deception. After a while, Maria Clara meets Lisandro, Barbara's handsome widower brother who is captivated by her beauty and kindness. Through several circumstances, Maria Clara marries Lisandro even though she doesn't love him. With both Maria Clara and Carlos Raúl stuck in loveless marriages, will they still be able to revive the love they once felt for each other?Secreto de AmorSecreto de Amor Synopsis (Secret of Love)
Cast Actor Character Description Scarlet Ortiz Maria Clara Roldan Carvajal Main protagonist, Carlos Raúl's fiancée from Venezuela, who marries Lisandro after being hired as a companion to his grandmother Mrs Prudencia. Jorge Aravena Carlos Raúl Fonseca Maria Clara's fiancée who marries Bárbara after arriving to Miami. He remains in love with Maria Clara throughout his marriage to Bárbara, He is Teresita's biological father. Aura Cristina Geithner Bárbara Serrano Zulbarán Lisandro's sister, a rich privileged girl who forces Carlos Raúl to marry her. She is the main villain of the series as she tries to sabotage Maria Clara throughout the series. Astrid Gruber Vilma Altamirano Santana Lisandro's and Barbara's evil scheming cousin who is in fact poor, she is a thief who targets rich men and robs them along with her lover Amado, she sets her eyes on her cousin Lisandro to marry him and obtain his wealth. Jorge Luis Pila Lisandro Serrano Zulbarán Barbara's brother, After losing his former fiancée Sylvana in a car accident, he gives up on finding love until meeting Maria Clara. Carla Ortiz Andrea Carvajal Maria Clara's sister, Coralia's god-daughter, she falls in love with Lisandro and starts working as a maid at the Serrano Zulbarán hotel hoping to get closer to him. She is jealous of her sister's relationship with him, which causes a wedge between them. Yul Bürkle Braulio Viloria Barbara's former lover who is still in love with her. He is Victoria's son and Reinaldo's brother. He develops a relationship with a gold digger named Pierina. Anna Silvetti Victoria Viloria A wealthy woman and a Gym owner. She is Braulio's and Reinaldo's mother. She has a secret relationship with Luciano, a 25 years old man who works at her gym as a coach. Lino Ferrer Florencio Gordoño Carlos Raúl's friend who owns diner in Miami, he hosts Maria Clara, Coralia and Andrea at his apartment. Griselda Noguera Prudencia Santana de Serrano Zulbarán Matriarch of the Serrano Zulbarán family, Lisandro, Barbara and Vilma's grandmother. After being hit by a car, she becomes paralyzed. Yadira Santana Coralia Hernandez Maria Clara's and Andrea's dedicated god-mother. Sandro Finoglio Luciano Ibañez A gym coach, Victoria's younger lover and Pierina's ex-husband. Adriana Cataño Elisa Ferrer Victoria's secretary. Erasmo's niece and Amado's lover. She holds a grudge against Maria Clara for testifying against Amado. Hans Christopher Amado Cáceres Victoria's chauffeur, Vilma and Elisa's lover. He blackmails Victoria and attempts to rape Maria Clara. Claudia Reyes Melisa Padilla Barbara's friend, who was formerly in a relationship with Reinaldo. Humberto Rossenfeld Reinaldo Viloria Victoria's son, Braulio's brother, he is a trained lawyer. He falls in love with Lluvia. Zurich Valera Natalia Diaz Maid at the Serrano Zulbarán mansion, Maria Clara's friend. Reinaldo Cruz Erasmo Ferrer Victoria's friend and Elisa's uncle. He had a relationship with Maria Clara's mother in Venezuela 20 years ago. Annette Vega Luna Maid at the Serrano Zulbarán hotels, Florencio's girlfriend. Luis Masias Alexander Rios Braulio's friend. Yina Velez Ines Lara Maid at the Serrano Zulbarán mansion. Carlos Mesber Alfonso Bellboy at the Serrano Zulbarán hotels. Lisbeth Manrique Lluvia Maid at Victoria's house, Maria Clara's friend, Julia's niece. She later starts working as an exotic dancer at a strip club while pretending to be a nurse. Ariel Lopez Padilla Dr. Ricardo Sandoval A plastic surgeon who operates on Andrea. Astrid Carolina Herrera Yesenia Roldan A record producer, who signs Carlos Raul, she arrives to Miami to seek revenge against Lisandro for her sister Sylvana's death. Ana Karina Casanova Erica (Frederica) Yesenia and Sylvana's sister. Estefania Briceño Danielita/Teresita Daughter of Maria Clara and Carlos Raul, who gets kidnapped. Gabriela Orúe-Paz Friend in Caracas Friend of Maria Clara's Mother and nurse in Miami Hospital.
International Broadcastings
Country Network Local title Series premiere Timeslot EpisodesENTVقلوب حائرةJanuary 2006Saturday to Wednesday 13:30 125NTVSecreto de Amor200420:00 - 21:00151 2M TV قلوب حائرة 125 MBC قلوب حائرة 2003 Daily except Fridays 125 Horn Cable Television Maariya Kalaara October 20, 2007 19:00 380 Hannibal TV قلوب حائرة 125
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