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Death-Metal Vocalist Ignacia Fernández Wins Miss Mundo Chile After Viral Talent Performance

She will represent Chile at next year’s Miss World competition.

Overview

  • Fernández showcased an original Decessus song during the semifinal talent segment on Chilevisión alongside guitarist Carlos Palma.
  • The growled-vocal performance drew a standing ovation and widespread online views, elevating her profile ahead of the national final.
  • She says she first taught herself extreme vocals, then completed two years of formal lessons and now works with a speech therapist and an otolaryngologist, with 30-minute warmups before performing.
  • Fernández co-founded Decessus in 2020, and the band has shared stages with international metal acts including Jinjer, Insomnium, and Epica.
  • In an Instagram post, she called metal a refuge and celebrated using the TV stage to challenge prejudices and be authentic.