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Thailand’s Nene Royal wins America’s Got Talent, pocketing US$1 million

The teenage guitar sensation beat 9 other finalists after emerging as the clear favourite before the finale.

Published: 6:00pm, 24 Sep 2026Updated: 6:04pm, 24 Sep 2026

Thailand’s teenage guitar sensation Nene Royal has won the US$1 million top prize on America’s Got Talent. Rattikarn Amloy, better known as Nene Royal, sang and played guitar on a rendition of “Seven Nation Army” by The White Stripes for her final performance. She was crowned the winner on Wednesday, capping a run that drew nationwide support and made her a Thai superstar.

Thailand’s Nene Royal wins America’s Got Talent, pocketing US$1 million

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}The teenage guitar sensation beat 9 other finalists after emerging as the clear favourite before the finale.

The teenage guitar sensation beat 9 other finalists after emerging as the clear favourite before the finale.