Nene, a 16-year-old girl from Phuket, Thailand, created a huge buzz on social media. Nene This young girl from Phuket traveled from Thailand to compete on NBC's "America’s Got Talent" in the United States.
At the audition, Nene introduced herself, mentioning she was from Phuket, Thailand, was 15 years old, and that the next day was her 16th birthday. The judges responded by saying Phuket is their favorite place and wished her a happy birthday.
The judges then asked Nene to briefly share her story. She said she started playing guitar at age 7 and dreams of becoming a superstar. This was her first time performing on such a big stage, and she was very excited. She also mentioned that her father had accompanied her and supported her throughout.
Nene chose to perform the song "Zombie," singing and playing guitar live. Everyone was amazed by her powerful voice and impressive guitar skills, which reflected years of practice since she was seven. The studio erupted with cheers, her father covered his face in pride, and Nene was moved to tears.
The four judges—Simon, Sofia, Mel B, and Howie—commented that she was beautiful and had a great chance to succeed in the competition. They described her as surprising, full of energy, and embodying rock and roll—a true young rockstar.
Though only 15, she controlled her voice well and played the guitar excellently. The combination was perfect. They praised her as excellent, noting her tone was sincere and natural. Even her rawness and imperfections added charm, making her audition stand out and impress everyone.
All four judges then voted "Yes," allowing Nene to advance to the next round. Nene thanked them with a traditional wai gesture and hugged her father joyfully.
When the show posted her clip on the official America’s Got Talent Facebook page, it received tens of thousands of likes and thousands of comments. Many Thai viewers commented with pride and congratulations, such as: "Tears streaming, proud of this Thai talent," "I met her playing music at the Night Market three years ago; she's amazing," "I got goosebumps and tears watching," and "As a guitarist, I often see her on social media but never expected her to appear on such a major global stage. I'm thrilled for her and her family."
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