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Romantic drama loosely based on Hans Andersen's 'The Little Mermaid'. A teenager with dreams of becoming an Olympic swimmer enjoys her first experience of love. However, her boyfriend is from the wrong side of town, and her father, aided by his scheming girlfriend, does everything in his power to keep the young lovers apart.

Alternative title(s):

The Princess and the Barrio Boy

Keywords:

Drama, Romance, Movie, Film, Movies, Films

Additional Information:

(2000) (USA) (2 Star)

Cast:

Marisol Nichols	.... Sirena Garcia
Nicholas Gonzalez	.... Sol Torres
Edward James Olmos	.... Nestor Garcia
Maria Conchita Alonso	.... Minerva Rojas
Michael Reardon	.... Pepe Garcia
Pauly Shore	.... Wesley

Supporting Cast:

Courtney Peldon	.... Gilda
Monica McSwain	.... Rosa
Angelina Estrada	.... Luisa
Alex Meneses	.... Coach Sonia
Tim Thomerson	.... Monsignor O'Dell
Tony Plana	.... Ramon Torres
Lupe Amador	.... Grandmother Torres
Jenny Gago	.... Mrs. Torres
Ada Maris	.... Sirena's Mother

Directors:

Tony Plana

Writers:

Steven Paul
Tony Plana