Metal Goddess Shakes Up Miss World Chile Pageant

In a surprising turn of events at the Miss World Chile 2025 pageant, 27-year-old model Ignacia Fernández has captured the world's attention with her unique talent. During the semifinals last weekend, Fernández took the stage and delivered a performance that has been making headlines – she sang death metal alongside guitarist Carlos Palma Morán.

Fernández, who co-founded the band Decessus, which translates to "departure" or "death" in English, has revealed that metal has been a fundamental part of her identity and life. In an Instagram post, she expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to express this passion on national television, stating that it was a chance to "break down barriers" and "be true to myself."

The singer's viral act has helped her gain a surge of new fans, with people from across Latin America, including a Colombian viewer, expressing their support and pride in seeing a "metal girlie" in the pageant world. As the competition continues, Fernández remains one of the 20 finalists vying to represent Chile in the prestigious Miss World contest.