Photo credit: Jason in USA
Nene Royal, a 16-year-old girl from Phuket, has become a trending topic on social media as people congratulate her for becoming the first Thai winner of America’s Got Talent 2026.
On 24 Sep 2026 GMT+7, reporters noted that social media was filled with congratulations for Nene Royal, a 16-year-old girl from Phuket, who traveled to compete in America’s Got Talent 2026 and became the first Thai to win this prestigious stage.
As a result, the hashtags #NeneRoyal and her name quickly rose to social media trending status, attracting many congratulatory messages.
During the performance, American rock band Linkin Park, invited as guest artists, performed alongside Nene Royal in the song "The Emptiness Machine," igniting the stage with intense energy as both Nene and Linkin Park showcased their full singing and musical skills.
In the final two contestants round, Nene joined hands with Geno, a card magician, before the announcement that Nene Royal had won the championship.
