played Albeiro, the neighborhood "bad boy" and the object of both sisters' affections. Ríos brought a swagger and danger to the role that made him the quintessential telenovela villain with a heart of stone (and occasionally, a heart of gold). His volatile relationship with Catalina was the engine of much of the show’s early drama. Ríos’ chemistry with both leading ladies helped establish the intense love triangle that drove the plot, establishing him as a fan favorite "bad boy."