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Death-Metal Vocalist Ignacia Fernández Wins Miss World Chile 2025

A viral semifinal growl performance propelled the Decessus frontwoman to the national crown.

Overview

  • Fernández, 27, was crowned on November 9 after defeating 19 finalists in the nationally televised Miss World Chile final.
  • Her semifinal showcased an original Decessus song with guitarist Carlos Palma, surprising judges before drawing a standing ovation.
  • The band she co-founded in 2020 has supported Insomnium and Jinjer, played festivals in Finland and Germany, and opened for Epica in 2024.
  • She says she studied extreme vocal technique for more than two years and safeguards her voice with an ENT specialist and a speech therapist.
  • Her next international pageant is not yet consistent across reports, with some citing Miss World next year and others pointing to Miss Universe in Thailand later this month.