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Pasjiggle, QOT Chile 2026: “These spaces help dancehall continue to grow”

The dancer Pasjiggle became the new Queen on Top Chile 2026 after a competition that It took place this weekend in Santiago, in a two-day event that also included workshops with international figures.

The triumph in the second edition of the QOT Chile opened the doors to be part of one of the most prestigious dancehall competitions, the “Queens of the Mecca 2027”, to be held between the 8 and 9 from January next in Kingston, Jamaica.

The dancehall teacher also competed in the first version of QOT Chile, made in 2024, and on that occasion he reached second place, so in this edition he prepared to achieve the crown, although without stopping having fun.

“The truth is that I am very happy and, above all, very grateful. I prepared a lot for this competition, because I feel that Queen on Top is a high level competition and requires very complete preparation”, said the dancer to Reggae Chalice Magazine.

Pasjiggle, whose real name is Pascal Marfull, She is recognized in the dancehall scene for being crowned as DHQ Chile 2017 and DHQ Latin America 2018, adding this new award to their records.

She acknowledged that this time she felt the value of the process since “This year I arrived with a winning mentality and also with the idea of ​​having a good time, because one always prepares to give the best of oneself, that's why I wanted to enjoy the process much more”.

He also highlighted that, beyond his triumph, this type of high-level competitions are held in the country.

“I am excited that competitions and events of this level are being held in Chile.. I think they are spaces that help dancehall continue to grow., that the dancers get motivated, prepare and want to improve themselves more and more”, emphasized who at the time was crowned as DHQ Chile 2017.

The motivations

Apart from “try again” in the contest, Pasjiggle stated that another of his motivations was to show that preparation and constant work pay off..

“I wanted to show my students and all the girls who are preparing to compete that it is possible.. That we should not be afraid to face these scenarios and that, with work and dedication, you can go much further than you imagine”, asserted.

She also highlighted the value of having been evaluated by Jamaican peers in the contest.

“Having that look and that evaluation from the cradle of dancehall It's something I value very much., because it also allows me to continue learning and know in what aspects I can continue growing as a dancer and as a teacher”, asserted.

It should be noted that the competition was judged by Jamaican dancers DHQ Danger, Pinky Tallawah, Nothing OG; the greek On your tongue and DHQ Chile 2023, rubber girl.

Jamaica, the next chapter

—What do you think of the challenge of representing Chile in Jamaica next year??

— For me it is a huge honor to be able to represent Chile in Jamaica. It is a great personal achievement and also one of the goals I have had for a long time as Dancehall Queen: to be able to reach the mecca of dancehall, to be there and represent my country on stage. I want to assume it with great courage, safely, but also with a lot of humility and respect for the culture that I love. For me it's not just about going to compete., but to take with me everything I have learned and represent the people who have believed in me.

—What do you think of the level of Chilean dancers??

— I think that Chilean dancers have an incredible level. There is a lot of talent, professionalism and dedication within the dancehall scene in Chile, both in Dancehall Queens and in the mixed category. It inspires me to think that we too can reach those scenarios and continue paving the way.. I feel that Chile has a lot to give to dancehall.

El Queens On Top Chile 2026, contest created by the Italian DHQ Alevanille which is done from 2014 with versions in multiple countries, delivered the second place to The Káliza and in third place to MoraJazz DHQ.

 

 

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