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Nene Royal (real name Rattikarn Amloy) is a 16-year-old Thai rock musician, guitarist, and singer from Phuket, Thailand, who gained international fame as the winner of America's Got Talent (AGT) Season 21 in 2026.

Key Highlights:

  • AGT Victory: Nene Royal won the $1 million grand prize in the 2026 season of America's Got Talent. Her journey on the show was marked by high-energy rock performances and widespread viral success.
  • Viral Audition: She became a global sensation following her audition performance of The Cranberries' "Zombie." The video of her performance became one of the most-watched audition clips of the season.
  • Performance Style: Largely self-taught, Nene began playing guitar at age seven. She is known for her rock-star stage presence, technical skill on the electric guitar, and powerful vocals.
  • Notable Performances: Throughout the season, she performed various covers, including "Seven Nation Army" by The White Stripes in the finals and a collaborative surprise performance of "Kerosene" with the band The Warning.
  • Background: Before AGT, she was a well-known local performer in Phuket, where she busked at the Naka Weekend Market and competed in various Thai music competitions.

Note: While search results sometimes link her name with "Nene Leakes" due to social media algorithms or shared tags related to reality television, they are two entirely different people. Nene Leakes is a television personality known for The Real Housewives of Atlanta, while Nene Royal is the musician and AGT winner.