Ignacia Fernández Crowned Miss World Chile 2025 After Death Metal-Filled Talent Show Moment
A Crowning Victory with a Metal Twist
At the live final of the Miss World Chile 2025 contest, held on 9 November in Santiago and broadcast by Chilevisión, 27-year-old model and musician Ignacia Fernández took home the crown. She represented the Las Condes district and stood out not only for her poise and style, but for a bold talent performance that went viral worldwide. Miss World+3CNN Chile+3Publimetro Chile+3
What made her win especially noteworthy: in the semifinal round, Fernández stepped onto the stage in an elegant gown—and unleashed a live original track by her progressive death-metal band Decessus, complete with guttural vocals and heavy riffs alongside guitarist Carlos Palma. Metal Injection+2Latin Post+2
Who Is Ignacia Fernández?
Ignacia Fernández is not your typical pageant contestant. Hailing from Santiago, she began modelling in 2013 and is represented by Elite Model Management. Simultaneously, she is the founder and lead vocalist of the Chilean progressive death-metal outfit Decessus, formed in 2020. La Nación+1
She has spoken candidly about how metal “has been a fundamental part” of her identity—a “refuge, a source of strength and purpose.” Loudwire+1
Breaking Pageant Norms with Metal
In a field where talent segments often include singing classical, dancing or other “traditional” skills, Fernández’s choice to perform death metal was disruptive—in the best way. Her performance stunned judges and audiences alike, quickly becoming a viral sensation. La Nación+1
One judge was quoted as saying they had “never witnessed anything like it” in such a contest.
Her message was clear: you can be glamorous, feminine (or whatever descriptor feels right), and embrace the raw power of extreme music. She later posted on Instagram:
“Metal has been part of who I am… Being able to express it on stage … was an opportunity I deeply value.” Theprp.com+1
What’s Next?
With her new title, Fernández will represent Chile at the international stage of the Miss World 2026 festival.
Her victory may also shift how pageants view talent segments and authenticity. Beauty contests have traditionally adhered to certain norms—but when a death-metal front-woman wins, it sends a message: authenticity and uniqueness can win.
