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 premiere episode establishes the emotional core of the series. Following the tragic death of her mother, , in a skydiving accident, Dulce María’s father, Luciano Larios , falls into a deep depression and moves abroad for two years.

Dulce María is left at the "Reina de América" Catholic boarding school. Here, she is cared for by the kindhearted Sister Cecilia and the humorous Sister Fortunata , along with the stern yet loving Mother Superior .