Telenovelas are very popular in Latin America. They are equivalent to our American soap operas.
I love Telenovelas, tell me what do you like about them?
I like how dramatic they are. There is always a new and exciting storyline to follow.
The word Telenovela literally means television novel 
Yes, and there are many similar versions in other countries. For example, they are called culebrones, or long snakes, in Spain because of the involved plots.