Catalina Zaya: It’s a song that calls for action. It was born from a personal experience—when I had to make a decisive choice and end a relationship to open myself up to a new, “magical” world. I wanted to show that even a girl who seems fragile at first glance can say: “Let me go, and I’ll fly higher”—and really take that step.

Catalina: Lara Croft symbolizes courage and independence. We adapted that for a Caribbean vibe: khaki accents, lightweight jewelry, bare skin to highlight the heat of Colombia. The key piece was a traveler’s shirt we randomly found in a small shop on a street in Cartagena—it became the centerpiece of the whole look.

Catalina: We coordinated with modeling agencies, found a stylist, shared references for outfits and makeup, and marked locations on the map. Even in the airport during the flight, the team was tweaking the mood board, finalizing makeup ideas, and working on casting.

Catalina: Completely by chance! We were wandering around the colonial streets and stopped at a boutique hotel because of its beautiful lobby design. The manager showed us a vacant room—and it turned out to be perfect for the “point of no return” scene for the heroine. We started shooting at sunrise to catch the warm, soft light.

Catalina: We wanted to show the city’s less touristy side—graffiti, the morning rush, the hustle of local life. It reflects the inner storm of the heroine and contrasts with the previous, more vibrant video “Mi Alma.”

Catalina: We found an old, brightly painted regional bus and arranged for it to arrive at an exact time… but it was almost an hour late. The shooting schedule shifted, but instead of panicking, we embraced it as part of the adventure and shot road-movie style footage where the heroine jumps into the unknown.

Catalina: We did a detailed “check-up” of the garden and planned the route shot by shot. When the bus delay left us with only an hour, our producer switched into “sprint mode”: 50 minutes, and we had all the key scenes in the bag! We ran out the gates 10 minutes before closing—exhausted but happy.

Catalina: It was pure magic. On the way back, we stopped at a popular local park, and just 200 meters away, we found a hidden, empty lake. The landscape looked like it was from another world—exactly what the “new doors” for the heroine should feel like. We knew immediately: this was the place for the climax.

Catalina: Honestly? When the bus didn’t show up, it felt like everything was falling apart. But I remembered the song’s main message—trust yourself and keep going. We let go of control, and it all turned out better than the original plan.

Catalina: Don’t be afraid to close the door if your soul is screaming “Let me go!” There’s a new world waiting behind it—and your true strength. That’s what I want everyone to feel when they watch the video and hear “Suéltame Ya.”