The contestant participated in the Dances of the World competition, held on the evening of 2/9 at 2/4 Square, Nha Trang. Beauty website Sash Facto ranked her as one of the top 10 outstanding candidates this season.

Ignacia Fernandez, Miss World Chile 2025, is 1,7 m tall with a sharp beauty and a bright smile. She has garnered significant attention at Miss World 2026, not only for her physical presence but also for her unique background as the lead singer of a death metal band.

Ignacia Fernandez in an ao dai. According to the Miss World homepage, the contestant lives a vegan lifestyle, has undertaken adoption projects, contributed veterinary care initiatives, and raised community awareness about animal protection.

Her contrasting persona was particularly highlighted in the competition's semi-finals, where she impressed audiences by performing a death metal song. This genre is characterized by distorted guitar sounds, pounding drum beats, and deep, screaming vocals. In 2020, Ignacia Fernandez founded and became the lead singer of the band Decessus. She once stated that the music genre she pursues represents "a sanctuary, a source of strength, and a purpose in life". Last year, in an interview with Blabbermouth, a website specializing in metal and hard rock music, she affirmed that she is not afraid to show her true self, despite death metal challenging the traditional standards of a beauty pageant.

The beauty was born and raised in Santiago, Chile, and began her modeling career in 2013.

Ignacia Fernandez performed for the world designer sub-competition at Miss World this year.

Beyond her musical pursuits, Fernandez is also a dedicated advocate for animal welfare. The Miss World homepage notes her vegan lifestyle and her involvement in adoption projects, veterinary care initiatives, and efforts to raise community awareness about animal protection.

Ignacia Fernandez's talent competition at the 73rd Miss World.

Ignacia Fernandez, born and raised in Santiago, Chile, started her modeling career in 2013. Her journey to Miss World 2026 follows her crowning as Miss World Chile 2025.

Everyday images of Miss World Chile 2025.

This year marks the first time Miss World is held in Vietnam after 72 seasons. Organized by Sen Vang company in collaboration with Miss World Organization, the event spans three provinces: Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, and Khanh Hoa, from 8/8 to 5/9. The final will take place on the evening of 5/9 on an outdoor stage, set up by Nha Trang beach, within the premises of 2/4 Square.

Established in 1951, Miss World is one of the two largest and oldest beauty pageants in the world, alongside Miss Universe. The pageant celebrates global unity by seeking young women with beauty, education, and meaningful community projects.

By Phuong Linh

Photos, video: Instagram of the subject