The show debuted in August 1995 at the same time slot as "Jugate Conmigo" was originally aired, Weekdays at 6p.m. on Telefe. It started as a competitor to Canal 13's successful kids-oriented soap "Amigovios" and, in a few weeks, it was already a huge phenomenon and easily winning its timeslot. The novela focused on a girls' orphanage, Rincón de Luz (Corner of Light), localized in Buenos Aires and the girls' dramas, first loves, frustration of not having families among other issues. It borrowed elements from "Annie" and "The Sound of Music". The leading character and the children mentor was Belén, played by Cris' daughter Romina Yan. Villain for the first three seasons was Carmen, a very cruel woman who was one of the owners of the orphanage. Belén's romantic partner changed each season: Gabriel Corrado played the part in the first season; Fernan Miras between 1996 and 1997 and, finally, in 1998, Facundo Arana, which went on to become Argentina's most popular TV actor.