Thai Teen Guitarist Nabs Four Yeses on AGT
Phuket teenager Nene Royal earned unanimous approval from all four AGT judges after delivering an emotional rendition of "Zombie" by The Cranberries, advancing to the next round of the competition.
Thai youngster Nene Royal from Phuket advanced to the next round of America's Got Talent after earning a unanimous "Four Yeses" from all four judges with her performance of the iconic hit "Zombie" by The Cranberries.
The 15-year-old artist told the judges before her audition that the next day would mark her 16th birthday. She also revealed that her biggest dream was to become "a superstar touring the world." Although she admitted feeling nervous, describing it as the biggest stage of her life, she stepped out with confidence, while her father watched from the side of the stage to cheer her on.
As soon as the opening chords of Zombie began, Nene captivated the entire auditorium with her powerful vocals and impressive guitar performance. She delivered an emotional rendition that earned a standing ovation from the audience, while the judges appeared visibly impressed throughout the audition.
Following the performance, the judges praised her talent and commended her vocal ability, guitar skills and stage presence, saying they were remarkably sophisticated for someone her age. They described her as "a real rock star" with the potential to go far in the competition.
All four judges then unanimously voted "Yes," prompting the host to announce, "You have Four Yeses!", securing Nene a place in the next round with a clean sweep of approval.
Nene Royal is an emerging young artist from Phuket known for her singing, guitar playing and acting. She began her musical journey by teaching herself to play the guitar through online videos. Through years of developing her skills, she built a large following on social media, where she now has more than three million followers across platforms.
From a young girl who started playing music purely out of passion, Nene has now stepped onto a world-class stage. Her successful audition marks another international achievement for a young Thai performer, earning Four Yeses on America's Got Talent and moving one step closer to her dream of becoming a global music artist.
