Top Cast
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Jorge Castro
Toñito (1950s)
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José Luis (Chavito) Marrero
Toñito (1990s)
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Mercedes Sicario
Margarita
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Alba Nydia Díaz
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Gerardo Ortiz
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Magdaly Cruz
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Sonia Valentín
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Ángel Manuel
Juan
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Cristina Soler
Overview
Portrays the cultural changes experienced in Puerto Rico since the 1950's until 2000, through the story of a family.
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