La Baby Sister [SEP] original network
La Baby Sister
La Baby Sister is a Colombian telenovela produced by Caracol TV which aired in the United States on the network Telemundo in 2001-2002. The series, containing a total of 160 episodes, centers on the romance between two leading protagonists, Daniel Luna (played by Victor Mallarino) and Fabiana Estrella Rivera (played by Paola Rey). On Telemundo, "La Baby Sister" followed the wildly successful telenovela, "Betty La Fea", which has since been reinvented in the US as ABC's "
. The Novela's resolution suggests that, however unjust it may be, class discrimination is as strong as ever in Colombia.
Success and Availability of La Baby Sister.
"La Baby Sister" aired successfully in several Latin American countries. It enjoyed a successful run in America as well, though it seems unlikely that Telemundo, or any other network, will air the series again. It is, however, available for sale on the internet in the form of unauthorized DVDs, an illicit market that gives many telenovlas