After Nene Royal a 16-year-old youth artist from Phuket, brought pride to the Thai people by showcasing her musical talent on a world-class competition stage, America’s Got Talent by singing and playing live guitar to The Cranberries' song "Zombie," earning four Yes votes from the judges and advancing to the next round. Nene’s performance clip went viral and received widespread acclaim. Today, Thairath Entertainment introduces the talented young Nene Royal.
- Nene began her musical journey at age 6, teaching herself guitar by learning songs from online videos and steadily improving her skills.
- She became known in Phuket as a street musician performing at local markets, gaining valuable experience performing before many audiences.
- Nene is a rising singer and guitarist with over 3 million followers on social media. She was also selected as a Featured Artist for the global instrument brand Enya Music.
- Nene previously gained recognition by appearing on the show Super 10 and won first runner-up at the 14th Overdrive Guitar Contest in 2023, as well as the Outstanding Player award at the 2025 King Power Band Competition.
- During her America’s Got Talent audition broadcast on NBC in the U.S., Nene introduced herself as a representative from Phuket, Thailand. She mentioned being 15 at the time of filming, with her 16th birthday the next day, prompting judges and the audience to sing her a birthday song.
- For her audition, Nene chose "Zombie," delivering a powerful vocal and emotionally charged guitar solo that brought the studio audience to a standing ovation.
- All four judges praised Nene’s stage presence and rock star energy, unanimously voting Yes to advance her to the next round.
- Currently, Nene Royal is developing her own music, collaborating with professional producers and musicians to create her debut EP, marking a significant step toward becoming an international professional artist.
- Nene’s advancement in America’s Got Talent is another inspiring story of a young Thai talent making a name for Thailand internationally. Thai fans are rallying behind her, hoping she progresses as far as possible in the competition.
Let's all send our support and cheer for Nene!
Images from IG: agtauditions and IG: neneroyalmusic
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