After Nene Royal a 16-year-old youth artist from Phuket province, made Thai people proud by showcasing her musical talent on a global competition stage, America’s Got Talent by singing and playing live guitar on The Cranberries' song "Zombie," earning four Yes votes from the judges to advance to the next round. The video of Nene went viral and received widespread praise. Today, Thairath Entertainment will introduce the talented young artist Nene Royal.
- Nene began her musical journey at age 6, teaching herself guitar by learning songs from online videos and continuously improving her skills.
- Nene became known in Phuket as a busking musician performing at local markets, gaining experience performing in front of many people.
- Nene is an emerging singer and guitarist with over 3 million followers on social media and was chosen as a Featured Artist for the global instrument brand Enya Music.
- Nene gained recognition by participating in the Super 10 show, winning first runner-up at the 14th Overdrive Guitar Contest in 2023, and receiving the Outstanding Player award at the King Power Band Competition in 2025.
- During her America’s Got Talent audition broadcast on NBC in the United States, Nene introduced herself as a representative from Phuket, Thailand. She mentioned that she was 15 at the time of filming and that her 16th birthday was the next day, prompting judges and the audience to sing Happy Birthday to her.
- For the audition, Nene chose the song "Zombie." Her powerful singing and emotionally charged guitar solo led the studio audience to give her 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, working with professional producers and musicians to produce her first debut EP, marking a key step toward becoming an international professional artist.
- Nene’s advancement in America’s Got Talent is another proud story of young Thai talent gaining recognition for Thailand. Fans across the country are cheering for her to progress as far as possible in the competition.
Let’s all send our support and cheer for Nene.
Photos from IG: agtauditions and IG: neneroyalmusic
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