is a quintessential Latin pop ballad, originally a massive hit for Cristian Castro in 2000, that found new life in 2009 through a high-profile collaboration with Puerto Rican singer Ana Isabelle . Released following Isabelle's victory on the reality show ¡Viva el Sueño! , the duet served as the lead single for her second studio album, Mi Sueño . Musical Style and Performance
: Isabelle also explored the song's versatility by recording a bachata version with the group 24 Horas and an urban remix featuring J-King and Maximan. Ana Isabelle, Cristian Castro - Por Amarte Asi Ana Isabelle, Cristian Castro - Por Amarte Asi
: While staying true to the original's romantic core, the 2009 version featured modern arrangements that helped it reach number six on the Billboard Latin Pop Songs chart. is a quintessential Latin pop ballad, originally a
The lyrics, penned by Alejandro Montalbán and Eduardo Reyes, explore the bittersweet nature of unrequited love and enduring devotion: Musical Style and Performance : Isabelle also explored
: Critics praised the pairing, with reviewers from AllMusic describing Isabelle’s performance as "convincing" and Billboard calling it a "well-chosen ballad single".