BANGKOK: A 16-year-old Thai rock singer and guitarist who has performed with the prime minister and Linkin Park won a top US television talent show on Thursday (Sep 24), sparking celebrations back home – and praise from her principal.
Nene Royal, whose real name is Rattikarn Amloy, took home the US$1 million prize as winner of “America’s Got Talent”, after wowing judges and viewers with blistering guitar solos and rock ballad shrieks.
The teen from the island of Phuket has become a national figure in Thailand since entering the competition and played alongside Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul in July.
As Nene’s final performance aired on…
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