I was a literary critic for many years and we never wrote reviews unless we were dealing with something good. This is one of the few telenovelas I have really enjoyed. Some of the acting is really acting, and not histrionics, and the color and costumes are wonderful. I think the crew is doing a great job. The lovable characters are really lovable, and the villains are really hateful. The cast works well together because they are appealing as a group. That's what makes a success on T.V. - that feeling that everyone is working together and that you want to be part of it.
I am writing this review because I am simply astounded by the bad review here. Perhaps the reviewer only watched the first few episodes in which the costumes were appropriately shabby. At any rate, I would give this production a thumbs up for its genre.