Best Venezuelan Telenovelas of the Last 20 Years
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1. Kassandra (1992–1993)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Romance
The granddaughter of a wealthy kind man is secretly switched at birth to fulfill the greedy desires of an opportunistic family member & is instead raised in a traveling circus as the granddaughter of a gypsy fortune teller. She discovers the truth of her origins years later when she falls in love with the stepson of her biological grandfather.
Stars: Coraima Torres, Osvaldo Ríos, Henry Soto, Raúl Xiqués
Votes: 684
2. My Sweet Fat Valentina (2002–2007)
TV-14 | 46 min | Drama, Romance
A Venezuelan soap opera about a loving overweight woman (mi gorda bella) who must overcome the obstacles in the way between her and her true love.
Stars: Natalia Streignard, Juan Pablo Raba, Hilda Abrahamz, Emma Rabbe
Votes: 592
3. Juana la virgen (2002)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama
Juana is a young virgin girl who is accidentally inseminated, changing her life and those around her.
Stars: Daniela Alvarado, Ricardo Álamo, Roxana Díaz, Juan Carlos Alarcón
Votes: 175
4. Estrambótica Anastasia (2004– )
60 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
Anastasia is a beautiful woman who came from humble beginnings, whose dreams become reality when, thanks to her extravagant personality, she pulls a well-known jewelry company out of ... See full summary »
Stars: Juan Pablo Raba, Norkys Batista, Mayra Alejandra, Dad Dager
Votes: 167
5. Dulce ilusión (1993– )
60 min | Drama, Romance
Stars: Coraima Torres, Gabriel Fernández, Félix Loreto, Marisela Berti
Votes: 8
6. La mujer de Judas (2002– )
TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
Based on the original story by Martin Hahn, The Wife of Judas is filled with mystery and murder and keeps the viewers on the edge of the seat wondering what will happen next. (43 min)
Stars: Chantal Baudaux, Juan Carlos García, Estefanía López, Astrid Carolina Herrera
Votes: 352
7. Ciudad bendita (2006– )
Romance
Stars: Marisa Román, Roque Valero, Juan Carlos García, Alba Roversi
Votes: 32
8. Toda una dama (2007–2008)
Drama
Stars: Suzy Herrera, Carlos Felipe Alvarez, Lucia Sanoja, José Roberto Díaz
Votes: 31
9. El desprecio (2006– )
Drama, Romance
Stars: Eduardo Serrano, Ricardo Álamo, Flávia Gleske, Fedra López
Votes: 22
10. Mi prima ciela (2007– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Romance
Three teenage cousins, who share a particularly strong bond, try to accomplish their dreams. This is a "coming of age" story about unconditional love and about making every day count, when your days may be counted.
Stars: Mauro Boccia, Mauricio Gomez Amoretti, Samantha Gonzalez, Amanda Gutiérrez
Votes: 57
11. La viuda joven (2011– )
Crime, Drama, Horror
Baroness Inma Von Parker is accused of murdering her former husbands. She must prove her innocence to Alejandro, a detective in the case and her previous lover. Meanwhile, the police search for the mysterious killer named "The Black Widow"
Stars: Mariangel Ruiz, Verónica Schneider, Luis Gerónimo Abreu, Luciano D'Alessandro
Votes: 93
12. Mariú (2000)
TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
Maria Eugenia Sampedro (Mariu) by mistake is caught up in the murder of Coralia Galvez, Emiliano Galvez's (Carlos Montilla) beloved wife. In a story of obsessive persecution, frustration, ... See full summary »
Stars: Daniela Alvarado, Carlos Montilla, Sonya Smith, Carlos Daniel Alvarado
Votes: 21
13. Carita pintada (1999– )
45 min | Drama, Romance
Naive, beautiful Aurora Pabuena finds love and happiness with Diego Caceres until Rodrigo Caceres, his malicious twin brother, takes Diego's identity, confusing and hurting her feelings. In... See full summary »
Stars: Hilda Abrahamz, Luis Gerardo Núñez, Javier Vidal, Fernando Flores
Votes: 18
14. Las González (2002– )
45 min | Drama, Romance
Stars: Gaby Espino, Jorge Reyes, Adrián Delgado, Alba Roversi
Votes: 12
15. Se solicita príncipe azul (2005–2007)
TV-PG | 43 min | Drama, Romance
The story of two cousins. One enjoys the country life and living with their grandfather while the other is a city girl, running an advertising agency and engaged to the man of her dreams. But their lives are about to change forever.
Stars: Gaby Espino, Rafael Novoa, Daniela Alvarado, Adrián Delgado
Votes: 24
16. Angelica pecado (2000– )
60 min | Crime, Horror, Mystery
The Del Ávila family which owns the Hotel Villa Del Ávila and a mansion is divided into two camps: those who want to sell the hotel for the value of the land and those who oppose it. When ... See full synopsis »
Stars: Daniela Alvarado, Eileen Abad, Simón Pestana, Félix Loreto
Votes: 55
17. Las dos Dianas (1992– )
Drama, Romance
Follows Diana who is released from prison after murdering her husband Diego in self-defense. Diego's wife is murder and her son is kidnapped. Diana and her friend Dulce, the bearded woman, travel around with a circus show.
Stars: Miguel Ferrari, Lupita Ferrer, Astrid Carolina Herrera, Carlos Mata
Votes: 9
18. Pura sangre (1994–1995)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
The love story of the peasant girl Corazon and Aaron, the first born son of the wealthy landlord Abraham Paredes.
Stars: Lilibeth Morillo, Simón Pestana, Carlos Villamizar, Vicente Tepedino
Votes: 38
19. Hay amores que matan (2000– )
45 min | Drama, Romance
Stars: Carolina Tejera, Luis Fernandez, Carlos Olivier, Julie Restifo
Votes: 9
20. Sweet Enemy (1995– )
45 min | Drama, Romance
Stars: Gigi Zanchetta, Guillermo Dávila, Natalia Streignard, Eliseo Perera
Votes: 25
21. Samantha (1998– )
60 min | Drama, Romance
Love literally falls from the sky for Samantha del Llano, a beautiful and free-spirited young peasant, who lives and works at landowner Valdemar Rincon's lavish hacienda. One day, while ... See full summary »
Stars: Alicia Machado, Alejandro Martínez, Jorge Aravena, Haydée Balza
Votes: 42
22. Mujer con pantalones (2005– )
60 min | Romance
Stars: Marlene De Andrade, Mark Tacher, Winston Vallenilla, Sheyene Gerardi
Votes: 8
23. Cara sucia (1992– )
60 min | Drama, Romance, Thriller
Miguel is a member of one of Caracas' richest families while Estrella is a poor but hard-working beautiful girl who sells newspapers to earn a living. When they meet, they fall in love and ... See full summary »
Stars: Sonya Smith, Guillermo Dávila, Alberto Marín, Elio Rubens
Votes: 59
24. Mundo de fieras (1991– )
60 min | Drama, Romance
Stars: Catherine Fulop, Jean Carlo Simancas, Rosalinda Serfaty, Luis José Santander
Votes: 30
25. Ka Ina (1995– )
45 min | Drama
Powerful sorcerer Maniña makes a covenant for Eternal youth in exchange of never having kids on her own
Stars: Jean Carlo Simancas, Hilda Abrahamz, Julio Alcázar, Fedra López
Votes: 37
26. Amores de fin de siglo (1995– )
60 min | Drama, Romance
Stars: Maricarmen Regueiro, Flavio Caballero, Ruddy Rodríguez, Franklin Vírgüez
Votes: 13
27. Trapos íntimos (2002–2003)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Romance
Fernando Lobo es un joven viudo, quien piensa que nadie podrá sustituir a su esposa. Padre de tres hijas, decide mudarse a Caracas. Isabel Cordero es una bella y voluntariosa Diseñadora de ... See full summary »
Stars: Marlene De Andrade, Carlos Montilla, Noel Carmona, Jesus Cervo
Votes: 13
28. Las Brujas (2005– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance
Stars: Miguel Ferrari, Natalia Ramírez, Alejandro López, Norkys Batista
Votes: 62
29. Amantes (2005– )
60 min | Drama, Romance
Stars: Carlos Felipe Alvarez, Carlota Sosa, Gustavo Rodríguez, Iván Tamayo
Votes: 19
30. Mujer secreta (1999– )
45 min | Drama, Romance
Eugenia is a beautiful woman trapped in an abusive marriage who struggles to find herself, love, and happiness.
Stars: Carolina Tejera, Juan Carlos Vivas, Mariano Álvarez, Alba Roversi
Votes: 28
31. Luisa Fernanda (1999)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Romance
A law student falls for her professor, who is already involved with one of the other teachers.
Stars: Scarlet Ortiz, Guillermo Pérez, Beatriz Valdés, Crisol Carabal
Votes: 56
32. Carissima (2001– )
60 min | Drama, Romance
Stars: Roxana Díaz, Carlos Montilla, Carolina Tejera, Maricarmen Regueiro
Votes: 16
33. Mis 3 hermanas (2000)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Romance
A twenty year-old youngster vows to look after his 3 sisters after the loss of their parents. Time passes and now Augusto is married to the gold digger Margarita, who despises his caring nature and most of all his 3 sisters.
Stars: Scarlet Ortiz, Ricardo Álamo, Roxana Díaz, Carlos Cruz
Votes: 70
34. Contra viento y marea (1997)
45 min | Drama, Romance
For Daniela Borges, true love was lost almost twenty years ago, when a violent tragedy separated her from Sebastian Leon. She has now been married for 18 years to a rich businessman, and ... See full summary »
Stars: Ana Karina Manco, Guillermo Dávila, Mimi Lazo, Carlos Olivier
Votes: 13
35. Hoy te vi (1998– )
30 min | Family, Musical, Romance
Stars: Sandy Olivares, Chantal Baudaux, Alejandro Loynaz, Luis La Rosa
Votes: 11
36. Negra consentida (2004–2005)
60 min | Romance
Stars: Ligia Petit, Chantal Baudaux, Jean Carlo Simancas, Eileen Abad
Votes: 25
37. Camaleona (2007– )
60 min | Drama
The story talks about Natalia Rivas, a 21 years old woman. Her mother was killed by Octavia Ferrari when Natalia was a little girl. Natalia is seeking revenge for the death of her parents, ... See full summary »
Stars: Sheyene Gerardi, Daniel Elbittar, Marianela González, Juliet Lima
Votes: 9
38. Emperatriz (1990– )
45 min | Drama, Romance
Stars: Marina Baura, Raúl Amundaray, Eduardo Serrano, Astrid Carolina Herrera
Votes: 12
39. La trepadora (2008– )
Drama
Stars: Luke Grande, Norkys Batista, Jean Paul Leroux, Ana Karina Casanova
Votes: 7
40. Y los declaro marido y mujer (2006– )
60 min | Drama
Four beautiful women are part of the paradise island of Margarita, deal with issues navigating the difficult waters of interest personal and real feelings.
Stars: Juan Pablo Raba, Marjorie De Sousa, Marlene De Andrade, Cristina Dieckman
Votes: 12
41. Por todo lo alto (2006– )
Drama, Romance
Stars: Marianela González, Roxana Díaz, Winston Vallenilla, Ámbar Díaz
Votes: 12
42. El país de las mujeres (1998–1999)
46 min | Drama, Romance
Arcadia Gómez commits suicide after her husband Arsenio leaves her. All of her nieces, without exception, suffer from broken hearts. Mariana, Miranda, Pamela, Julia and Chiqui are young, ... See full summary »
Stars: Ana Karina Manco, Víctor Cámara, Viviana Gibelli, Gustavo Rodríguez
Votes: 33
43. Por estas calles (1992– )
60 min | Drama, Romance
Stars: Aroldo Betancourt, Héctor Mayerston, Marialejandra Martin, Franklin Vírgüez
Votes: 83
44. Nadie me dirá como quererte (2008– )
Drama, Romance
María Eugenia, a Venezuelan raised in Paris with free thought, returns to her native country, where fate will make her undergo many changes.
Stars: Dora Mazzone, Javier Vidal, Hilda Abrahamz, Marianela González
Votes: 16
45. Ser bonita no basta (2005– )
60 min | Romance
The telenovela follows 3 half-sisters unaware of each other, one abused by her mother, one abused by her boyfriend and one a Cinderella with 2 evil step-sisters.
Stars: Marjorie De Sousa, Ricardo Álamo, Javier Vidal, Flávia Gleske
Votes: 43
46. La invasora (2003–2004)
45 min | Drama, Romance
Mariana is a beautiful and hard-working young woman, but from humble origin. Her life will overturn unexpectedly, when she is forced to take the most desperate from her decisions: to hide ... See full summary »
Stars: Mimi Lazo, Daniela Alvarado, Jean Carlo Simancas, Rosalinda Serfaty
Votes: 26
47. Alejandra (1994)
45 min | Drama
Alejandra is a beautiful woman who has dedicated her life to the medical profession.
Stars: Maria Conchita Alonso, Raúl Xiqués, Félix Loreto, Erika Medina
Votes: 18
48. Aunque me cueste la vida (1998– )
60 min | Drama, Romance
Stars: Roxana Díaz, Carlos Montilla, Franklin Vírgüez, Gledys Ibarra
Votes: 24
49. María de los Ángeles (1997– )
60 min | Drama
Educative and captivating.
Stars: Franklin Vírgüez, Lilibeth Morillo, Loly Sánchez, Martín Lantigua
Votes: 22
50. El amor las vuelve locas (2005)
45 min | Romance, Drama
Stars: Lilibeth Morillo, Carlos Montilla, Fabiola Colmenares, Jorge Aravena
Votes: 28
51. La cuaima (2003– )
90 min | Drama
Stars: Gloria Ordonez, Catherine Correia, Jonathan Montenegro, Juan Carlos Alarcón
52. Negra consentida (2004–2005)
60 min | Romance
Stars: Ligia Petit, Chantal Baudaux, Jean Carlo Simancas, Eileen Abad
Votes: 25
53. ¡Qué buena se puso Lola! (2004– )
45 min | Drama, Romance
Stars: Carlos Olivier, Roxana Díaz, Flávia Gleske, Jerónimo Gil
54. Inés Duarte, secretaria (1991– )
60 min | Drama, Romance
Stars: Amanda Gutiérrez, Víctor Cámara, Mariano Álvarez, Rebeca Costoya
Votes: 25
55. Como tú, ninguna (1994– )
60 min | Drama, Romance
Stars: Miguel de León, Gabriela Spanic, Eduardo Luna, Elluz Peraza
Votes: 17
56. La inolvidable (1996)
TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, Romance
The love story of the rich Maria Teresa Montero and the fabulous escape artist Simon Leal.
Stars: Christianne Gout, Rafael Romero, Félix Loreto, Eduardo Serrano
Votes: 35
57. Niña mimada (1998)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Patricia Echegaray is forced to marry a ruthless business man in order to save her family's fortune. She manages to escape and encounters the handsome and humble Angel, who makes her appreciate everything in life.
Stars: Eileen Abad, Marcelo Cézan, Dora Mazzone, Carlos Cámara Jr.
Votes: 20
58. La niña de mis ojos (2001–2002)
45 min | Drama, Romance
The love story of humble Maria de la Luz and rich Esteban Olivares. After an accident, Esteban suffers amnesia that erases parts of his life; unfortunately, this means that he has forgotten... See full summary »
Stars: Lilibeth Morillo, Simón Pestana, Natalia Streignard, Rosalinda Serfaty
Votes: 12
59. La soberana (2001– )
60 min
Stars: Miguel Ferrari, Albi De Abreu, Eileen Abad, Roberto Moll
Votes: 9
60. Viva la Pepa (2000– )
60 min | Drama, Romance
Stars: Catherine Correia, Lilibeth Morillo, Julie Restifo, Juan Pablo Raba
Votes: 8
61. Adorable Monica (1990– )
60 min | Drama, Romance
Stars: Emma Rabbe, Guillermo Dávila, Sandra Bruzón, Rolando Barral
62. Pasionaria (1990– )
60 min | Drama, Romance
Stars: Catherine Fulop, Fernando Carrillo, Henry Galué, Yolanda Méndez
Votes: 30
63. Te tengo en salsa (2006– )
TV-14 | Romance
Adriana es una chef talentosa y trabajadora con una gran pasión por la cocina, ella sueña en convertirse en una chef famosa, sin embargo, este sueño se ve interrumpido debido a un problema ... See full summary »
Stars: Estefanía López, Luciano D'Alessandro, Eduardo Orozco, Mirela Mendoza
Votes: 11
64. Calle luna, Calle sol (2009– )
TV-14 | Drama, Romance
Manuel se une en matrimonio civil con Gabriela; la pareja se encuentra recibiendo las felicitaciones de los presentes cuando Mastronardi recibe una llamada
Stars: Mauricio Gómez, Daniel Alvarado, José Ramón Barreto, Amanda Gutiérrez
Votes: 19
65. Sol de tentacion (1996–2001)
48 min | Drama, Romance
A poor daughter of a fisherman starts a romance with a rich tourist, who is already engaged to an arrogant, spoiled woman.
Stars: Natalia Streignard, Miguel de León, Fabiola Colmenares, Adolfo Cubas
Votes: 15
66. Volver a vivir (1996– )
60 min | Drama, Romance
Stars: Gledys Ibarra, Carlos Cámara Jr., Mariano Álvarez, Carlota Sosa
67. La mujer perfecta (2010– )
Drama, Romance
The history of different women in a country where beauty and fame are all that matter.
Stars: Ricardo Álamo, Ana Karina Manco, Eduardo Orozco, Marlene De Andrade
Votes: 41
68. Ilusiones (1995– )
60 min | Drama, Romance
Stars: Crisol Carabal, Vicente Tepedino, Caridad Canelón, Amalia Pérez Díaz
Votes: 6
69. Calypso (1999)
45 min | Drama, Romance
Two sisters fall in love with the same man - a mysterious castaway, who pretends to suffer from amnesia.
Stars: Chiquinquirá Delgado, Luis Fernandez, Félix Loreto, Johana Morales
Votes: 15
70. Peligrosa (1994– )
60 min | Drama
Stars: Víctor Cámara, Emma Rabbe, Carlos Olivier, Liliana Durán
Votes: 12
71. Cosita rica (2003–2004)
60 min | Romance, Drama
Stars: Fabiola Colmenares, Rafael Novoa, Chiquinquirá Delgado, Carlos Cruz
Votes: 70
72. Por amarte tanto (1993– )
60 min | Drama, Romance
Stars: Javier Vidal, Viviana Gibelli, Jean Carlo Simancas, Raúl Amundaray
Votes: 10
73. La traidora (1991– )
45 min | Drama, Romance
Stars: Alba Roversi, Nohely Arteaga, Pedro Lander, Julio Pereira
74. Piel (1992– )
45 min | Drama, Romance
Stars: José Luis Rodríguez 'El Puma', Alba Roversi, Eduardo Serrano, Astrid Gruber
75. Caribe (1990– )
60 min | Drama, Mystery, Romance
Stars: Miguel de León, Carolina Perpetuo, Jaime Araque, Carlos Cámara Jr.
Votes: 6
76. La loba herida (1992– )
60 min | Drama, Romance
Rosana Soler is a young Spanish girl who is sent to Venezuela to live with her Aunt Celeste and Uncle Elias when she is orphaned. After a rape attempt by her uncle, Rosana runs away from ... See full summary »
Stars: Mariela Alcalá, Astrid Carolina Herrera, Carlos Montilla, Julie Restifo
Votes: 19
77. Llovizna (1997)
45 min | Drama, Romance
Llovizna is a young, brave, raven haired beauty, who was raised by Marhuanta Sánchez, a former prostitute and a companion of Llovizna's grandfather, Caruachi del Río. Llovizna's biological ... See full summary »
Stars: Scarlet Ortiz, Luis Fernandez, Pablo Martín, Javier Vidal
Votes: 82
78. Cambio de piel (1998– )
60 min | Drama, Romance
This is a remake of the famous 'La Dama de Rosa.' Jose Ignacio Quintana is a very powerful, successful businessman who is involved in a loveless, childless marriage when he meets Daniela ... See full summary »
Stars: María Luisa Lamata, Héctor Mayerston, América Alonso, Pedro Durán
Votes: 17
79. A todo corazón (1997–1998)
45 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
High schoolers learn about friendship, love, and broken hearts.
Stars: Adrián Delgado, Lourdes Martínez Downing, Gaby Espino, Juan Alfonso Baptista
Votes: 46
80. Pecado de amor (1996– )
60 min
Stars: Karina, Víctor Cámara, Amanda Gutiérrez, Joana Benedek
Votes: 7
81. María Celeste (1994– )
45 min | Drama, Romance
Maria Celeste is the daughter of Cesar Augusto, a seventies rock musician and Celina, a beautiful young woman, daughter of Don Patricio Hidalgo de la Torre, a wealthy landowner. After ... See full summary »
Stars: Sonya Smith, Miguel de León, Fedra López, Adolfo Cubas
Votes: 51
82. Bellísima (1991– )
60 min | Drama, Romance
Stars: Víctor Cámara, Daniel Alvarado, Belén Marrero, Juan Iturbide
Votes: 10
83. Cuando hay pasión (1999)
60 min | Drama, Romance
Reinaldo takes over the family's business. Since then, he has spoiled his three younger siblings Luis Guillermo, Gabriela and Jean Paul. He did the same with his two daughters, Vicky and ... See full summary »
Stars: Fedra López, Jorge Reyes, Ana Karina Casanova, Jaime Araque
Votes: 21
84. Todo por tu amor (1996–1997)
45 min | Drama, Romance
This is the poignant story of Marina Rangel, a courageous, determined young physical therapist struggling to support her family by working at a public hospital where she meets handsome, ... See full summary »
Stars: Carmelo Lapira, Hilda Abrahamz, Carlos Arreaza, Julio Alcázar
Votes: 15
85. Hechizo de amor (2000– )
60 min | Drama
The stormy love lives of Ligia and Mabel, two very different young women brought together by fate.
Stars: Guillermo Pérez, Mayra Alejandra, Niurka Acevedo, Emma Rabbe
Votes: 14
86. Los misterios del amor (2009– )
Drama
Stars: Sabrina Seara, Eileen Abad, Juan Carlos García, Alba Roversi
Votes: 13
87. Voltea pa' que te enamores (2006– )
45 min | Drama
Stars: Mimi Lazo, Daniela Alvarado, Adrián Delgado, Jonathan Montenegro
Votes: 88
88. Los Querendones (2006– )
45 min | Drama, Romance
Stars: Alejandro Vieira, Jorge Reyes, Carlos Olivier, Cesar D' La Torre
Votes: 15
89. Torrente (2008– )
Drama
Stars: Maritza Bustamante, Luciano D'Alessandro, Eduardo Orozco, Anabell Rivero
Votes: 19
90. La vida entera (2008– )
Drama
Stars: Anastasia Mazzone, Jorge Reyes, Carlos Montilla, Marlene De Andrade
Votes: 15
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