#SHOWBIZ: Thais hail teen rocker Nene for US$1mil 'America's Got Talent' victory
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 Thursday, sparking celebrations back home – and praise from her principal.
Bangkok: A 16-year-old Thai rock singer, Nene Royal, celebrated a major victory after winning the US$1 million prize on the US television talent show America's Got Talent. The young musician, whose real name is Rattikarn Amloy, wowed judges and viewers with her impressive guitar solos and powerful rock ballads. Nene, a student from Phuket, has become a national figure in Thailand, performing alongside Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul in July.
Her schoolmates and teachers welcomed her as a champion, with Principal Gareth Eynon noting that the entire school, from age two to 18, was cheering her on. Eynon praised Nene's talent and humility, expressing that she is a remarkable role model for younger students. Nene, who began playing guitar at age seven, expressed her joy and emotions upon winning, stating that she has fallen in love with music and her dream of becoming a rock star.
Her final performance alongside Linkin Park went viral in Thailand, and Anutin, who is in New York for UN General Assembly meetings, sent his congratulations to Nene, praising her talent and dedication.
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