Series from 2008
A telenovela adaptation of the 1929 novel "Dona Barbara" by Venezuelan author Rómulo Gallego.
While traveling in a ship full of drunks, Barbara finds support in Asdrubal. Felix and Jose decide to take action against the Barqueros, who murdered their family. Unbeknownst to them, tragedy is around the corner and it is about to change life.
Barbara is interested in Santos, although everyone tells her not to trust him. When Santos finds out that Barbara is with Balbino, he promises that there will be consequences and assigns Toño as his right hand, which fascinates her.
While Santos is fantasizing about Marisela’s cousin Genoveva, the town plans to confront him because, according to the rumors, the future of Altamira is at risk. Barbara finds “Perro de Agua” and decides to teach him a lesson.
Chaos begins when Santos, Toño, Federica and Barbara establish their power through brutality and corruption. Barbara seeks vengeance of those who hurt her. Lorenzo gets drunk and leaves Marisela in danger.
After finding Marisela worried about “El Gringo’s” escape, Santos visits the Chief of Civil Authority to establish some ground rules. Barbara, Juan Primito and Lorenzo wish to understand the recent events. Marisela is in danger.
Santos fights with William and Lorenzo after the recent changes on Marisela’s paternal rights. Barbara gets upset after finding Luisana’s letter for Santos. Eustaquia hides from Barbara that Santos is taking care of Marisela.