Chilean Metal Vocalist Crowned Miss World Chile 2025

Ignacia Fernández, a 27-year-old model and death metal vocalist from Santiago, Chile, was crowned Miss World Chile 2025 on November 9 after captivating audiences with a growling performance during the pageant's semifinals the previous week.

The victory came during the nationally televised finals, where Fernández, representing the Los Condes district, outshone 19 other contestants. Her bold talent segment featured an original song from her progressive death metal band, Decessus, which she co-founded in 2020. Accompanied onstage by guitarist Carlos Palma, Fernández delivered powerful vocals while dressed in a sheer black gown, earning a standing ovation from judges and spectators. The performance, aired on Chilevision, quickly went viral, drawing praise for its authenticity and contrast to traditional pageant acts.

Fernández, born in 1998, has balanced a successful modeling career—starting in 2013 and represented by Elite Model Management—with her role as Decessus's frontwoman. The band, which also includes drummer Martín Fénix and bassist Jaime Pepe, has released six singles, including "Dark Flames" in September and "The Hollow Descent" earlier this year. They have opened for...