Gotita de amor


Gotita de amor is a Mexican telenovela produced by Nicandro Díaz González for Televisa in 1998. Is a remake of 1978 Brazilian telenovela Pingo de gente.
On Monday 3 August 1998, Canal de las Estrellas started broadcasting Gotita de amor weekdays at 4:00pm, replacing Una luz en el camino. The last episode was broadcast on Friday, 27 November 1998 with El diario de Daniela replacing it the following Monday.
Laura Flores and Alejandro Ibarra starred as protagonists, while Pilar Montenegro, Isaura Espinoza, María Clara Zurita, Mercedes Molto, Raúl Araiza and Miguel de León starred as main antagonist. Andrea Lagunés starred as Isabel "Chabelita" Arredondo/García de Santiago, the main child character that the show's name refers to.

Plot

Isabel, affectionately called “Chabelita,” is abandoned at the door of an orphanage just days after her birth. Within its walls, she grows up enduring the relentless teasing of the other orphans and the strict discipline of the austere director, Justa. One day, her classmates present her with a forged birth certificate claiming her father’s name is Jesús García—a man they say is alive and resides in Mexico City. Clinging to the hope of finding a family, Chabelita escapes the orphanage and sets off for Mexico City to search for her supposed father.
Jesús, a humble street vendor, spends his days roaming the city streets while secretly dreaming of María Fernanda De Santiago, a refined woman from a world beyond his reach. He fell in love with her at first sight, though he knows she is an impossible love. One day, Chabelita unexpectedly appears, claiming him as her father. Despite knowing it is impossible for her to be his biological daughter, her charm and innocence win his heart. He welcomes her into his life and lovingly takes on the role of her father, forming a deep bond with the young girl.
Meanwhile, María Fernanda, the daughter of the prominent Ulises Aredondo, has never given up searching for the baby girl who was taken from her at birth. One fateful day, she encounters Chabelita and Jesús, becoming convinced that the sweet child is her long-lost daughter. She begins a fierce battle to reclaim her, unaware that love will ultimately set everything right.
Despite enduring mistreatment, neglect, and a lack of affection, Chabelita’s indomitable spirit remains unshaken. Her unyielding optimism and boundless kindness touch everyone she meets, earning her the nickname “Gotita de amor”. With her unwavering determination, she ultimately fulfills her greatest dream: to have a home filled with love.

Cast

The series was aired in the Philippines through ABS-CBN in 1999-2000 as Chabelita. It was also aired in Indonesia through SCTV in 1999 as Impian Chabelita, with the dubbing and the soundtrack turned into Indonesian as the Indonesian duo singer Saskia and Geofanny.