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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Shahana Yasmin

Thailand celebrates as teen rocker becomes first Thai to win America’s Got Talent

Nene Royal, a 16-year-old singer and guitarist from Phuket, has become the first Thai winner of America’s Got Talent, taking home the show’s $1m prize.

The teenage singer and guitarist, whose real name is Rattikarn Amloy, was crowned the winner of the US talent competition’s 21st season on Wednesday night. She beat nine other finalists to claim the prize, with magician Geno Ploeger finishing second and South Korean magic duo Hundred Fingers coming third.

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