Nene Royal, a 16-year-old singer-guitarist from Phuket, has become an online sensation after impressing judges and crowds on America’s Got Talent, earning a unanimous four “Yes” votes to advance to the next round.
Rattikarn “Praew” Umloy, known by her stage name Nene Royal, performed a live rendition of The Cranberries’ Zombie on the NBC talent show, combining powerful vocals with guitar skills that drew a standing ovation from the studio audience.
The performance has since gone viral, with Thai and international fans praising her talent on social media. Her audition video posted on the show’s official account attracted 1.5 million views in a day, a high number even for America’s Got Talent.