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Thai Teenager Nene Royal Advances to America’s Got Talent Final
Phuket-born rocker Nene Royal earned a Golden Buzzer on America’s Got Talent, securing an immediate spot in the competition's final round.
According to a report by Khaosod English, 16-year-old Thai musician Nene Royal has achieved a significant milestone on the international stage. During the second live quarter-final of America’s Got Talent, held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in California, the Phuket native delivered a performance of Soundgarden’s “Black Hole Sun.”
Her rendition impressed judge Mel B, who awarded her the Live Golden Buzzer. This recognition allows the teenage singer and guitarist to bypass subsequent elimination rounds and proceed directly to the competition's final.
For residents and travelers in Thailand, this achievement highlights the growing global visibility of local musical talent. Nene Royal’s success on a major American platform serves as a point of cultural pride and demonstrates the reach of Thai performers in international entertainment.
While her advancement to the final is confirmed, details regarding the specific date of the final broadcast and the full lineup of competing acts remain to be announced by the show's organizers. Fans of the young rocker are currently awaiting further updates on her performance schedule as she prepares for the concluding stage of the contest.