''Secreto de Amor'' (''Secret of Love'') is an American telenovela produced by

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in 2001. The telenovela was filmed in

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and it starred

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and

Jorge Aravena Jorge Aravena (; born October 1, 1969) is Peruvian-Venezuelan telenovela actor. He is known for his role in telenovelas such as '' Girasoles Para Lucia'', '' La Revancha'', ''Secreto de Amor'', and '' Mi Vida Eres Tu''. Biography Jorge was born ...

as the main protagonists while Colombian actress

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and Venezuelan actress

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starred as the main antagonists.

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 Amor Synopsis (Secret of Love)
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* {{Venevisión telenovelas in 2000-2019 2001 telenovelas 2001 American television series debuts 2002 American television series endings Venevisión telenovelas Television shows set in Miami Venezuelan telenovelas Spanish-language telenovelas 2001 Venezuelan television series debuts 2002 Venezuelan television series endings Spanish-language American telenovelas