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Death Metal Vocalist Ignacia Fernández Wins Miss World Chile After Viral Semifinal Performance

A viral death‑metal semifinal performance showcased her Decessus roots, setting up a turn at Miss Universe.

Overview

  • Fernández, 27, was crowned Miss World Chile 2025 on November 9 in a nationally televised final, representing Santiago’s Las Condes district.
  • Her semifinal talent performance featured growled vocals on an original Decessus track with guitarist Carlos Palma, drawing international attention.
  • Shortly after her win, she thanked supporters on Instagram and pledged to represent Chile with energy, passion and purpose.
  • Louder reports she is preparing to represent Chile at the Miss Universe contest in Thailand later this month.
  • She says her harsh‑vocal technique reflects over two years of focused study and ongoing care with an ENT specialist and a speech therapist, and her band has shared stages with Insomnium, Jinjer and Epica.