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Nene Royal
Also known asPraew, Praew Chao Fah, Nene Royal
Born
Rattikarn Amloy (also spelled Umloy)

2010 (age 15–16)
OriginPhuket, Thailand
GenresModern rock, heavy metal
OccupationsGuitarist, vocalist, songwriter
InstrumentsGuitar, vocals
Years active2018–present
Websiteneneroyal.com

Nene Royal (born 2010), legally registered as Rattikarn Amloy (Thai: รัตติกานต์ อำลอย; alternatively romanized as Umloy), is a Thai rock guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter originating from Phuket.[1][2] She garnered widespread international prominence in July 2026, following a breakthrough appearance on Season 21 of the television talent competition America's Got Talent.[3] Her digital footprint spans various online platforms with a collective following exceeding three million users, including a dedicated YouTube channel hosting over 300,000 subscribers.[1][4][5]

Name etymology

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The professional aliases utilized by Nene originate from her formative years busking in public venues across Phuket. While known familiarly within her family by the childhood moniker Praew,[1] she adopted the stage name Nene to accommodate foreign tourists who experienced pronunciation difficulties with her Thai nickname.[6][7] The moniker Royal serves as a direct reference to the Chao Fah Variety Market, her inaugural public night venue, derived from the literal translation of Chao Fah as a Thai royal title.[6][7]

Early life and musical beginnings

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Nene was born in Phuket. Her father is Narong Amloy, who attained the age of 57 in 2026.[8] Early exposure to rock music occurred during family road trips, shaped by her father's musical preferences.[2] Academically, she attended the Phuket Municipality's Ban Bangnieo School, enrolling in the Science-Math Intensive English Program (SM-IEP), prior to transitioning to a local international school on a full music scholarship.[5][9]

Biographical documentation contains conflicting data regarding the exact onset of her instrumental training; international music media outlets state her practice commenced at age six,[10] whereas domestic reporting indicates she enrolled in a summer guitar elective at her municipal primary school at age seven because academic courses were fully booked.[2][11] The song 'Zombie' by The Cranberries served as her foundational practice piece on the instrument.[8] For her technical base, she studied classical guitar and vocals at the Yamaha Music School Phuket under the guidance of instructors Chakrit Bilanglod and Kongkiat, complemented by remote training with a graduate of the Berklee College of Music.[9][12][8] She successfully mastered basic chord configurations within three days of commencing the course.[9][11] Her decision to integrate live vocals into her performances was motivated by a desire to establish female representation within the local busking community, which she observed to be predominantly male.[12]

Busking and bands

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She took to the streets across different parts of Phuket, setting up busking spots to sharpen her live performance skills.[6] This baseline evolved into a recurring weekend schedule at the Naka Weekend Market.[3][1] During regular performances covering rock tracks at the Chao Fah Variety Market, she received the local designation Praew Chao Fah from attendees.[6]

Prior to her television appearance, she achieved substantial digital traction through viral video covers reflecting prominent stylistic influences from AC/DC and guitarist Angus Young.[4][13][5] At age 11, she established an all-youth heavy rock and metal ensemble named OZONE Band, serving as the lead vocalist and guitarist, alongside a parallel musical project called Miniheart.[1][12] The OZONE Band performed hard rock and heavy metal covers at various regional venues.[6][1]

Career

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Domestic recognition (2022–2026)

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In 2022, a 12-year-old Nene landed a spot on the Thai variety program Super 10 (Season 5), entering the showcase with the explicit objective of securing an air conditioning unit for her home rehearsal space.[5] Following a rendition of AC/DC's 'Back in Black', she performed a live duet of the track 'Nueng Diao Khon Ni' alongside veteran rock vocalist Anchalee Jongkadeekij, who presented Nene with a personal guitar pick as a gift.[6][1] This television appearance subsequently yielded an educational scholarship and equipment funding sponsored by King Power.[6]

A runner-up finish at the 14th Overdrive Guitar Contest followed on October 28, 2023.[1][14][5] Two years later, on September 27, 2025, she secured the Outstanding Player title at the King Power Band Competition.[15][1] These competitive milestones paved the way for a brand endorsement deal as a Featured Artist with instrument maker Enya Music.[1][14] Legendary Thai rocker Sek Loso gave her online validation on July 12, 2026, publicly praising her abilities after she shared a video solo cover of his song '5 Natee'.[16]

Official recognition occurred at Government House in Bangkok on July 14, 2026, where she joined a casual musical session alongside Anutin Charnvirakul and several cabinet members.[17] Facing public speculation regarding her heritage at the event, she clarified she was born and raised in Phuket and holds absolute Thai nationality.[17]

America's Got Talent breakthrough (2026)

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Early 2026 saw Nene and her father receive support from her fan base to facilitate the audition submission process for America's Got Talent (Season 21), allowing them to manage the application and production independently within the family.[7][8] News of the family's deep financial sacrifices to bankroll the trip drew public praise from National Artist Surachai Janthimathon.[18]

Staged at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in California, her live audition aired on NBC on July 7, 2026.[1][13] Though 15 at the time of recording, news reports noted her sixteenth birthday fell on the very next day.[4][19] Her cover of The Cranberries' classic 'Zombie' integrated a custom live guitar solo featuring extensive two-hand tapping.[13] Within 48 hours, the broadcast clip drew over 35 million views on the show's official Facebook page, later passing the 100 million mark on TikTok.[13][11]

The performance drew a standing ovation from the auditorium audience and secured unanimous Four Yeses approval from judges Simon Cowell, Sofía Vergara, Howie Mandel, and Mel B.[3][14] Vergara pointed out her potential for a long run in the competition, while Mandel openly declared her a genuine rock star.[13][8] Global music trades like Billboard and Time Out covered the breakthrough, while Guitar World praised her technical delivery, naming her an emerging rock talent to watch.[13] Following this phase, Nene moved forward into the Judges' Callbacks round of Season 21, aiming for a spot in the live broadcast rounds.[20]

Musical style and equipment

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Modern rock, alternative rock, and heavy metal dominate Nene's musical repertoire. She points to Angus Young of AC/DC, System of a Down, and The Warning as core musical influences, while naming pop artist Lisa as a professional career role model.[14][7][8] Besides composing original lyrics and hooks, she has written three to four original rock tracks for an upcoming release managed by her family.[3][13][8]

Her gear lineup includes lightweight carbon-fiber instruments from Enya Music alongside an Ibanez electric guitar.[1][21] The Ibanez guitar arrived as a gift from Strit Bram, a Danish fan who noticed her street busking in Phuket and later brought her over for a performance in Denmark.[21][22] A Fender Deluxe Reverb amplifier provided her live stage sound during the NBC broadcast.[13]

References

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  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Online Reporters (9 July 2026). "Phuket's Nene Royal rocks America's Got Talent". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 "เนเน่ รอยัล ไม่ได้เกิดจากครอบครัวนักดนตรี แต่โชคชะตาและพรสวรรค์ นำพาไปสู่เส้นทางสายนี้". Manager Online (in Thai). 9 July 2026. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Phuket teen Nene Royal transforms from shy girl to rock star on AGT". The Nation. 9 July 2026. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
  4. 1 2 3 "รู้จัก "เนเน่ รอยัล" สาวน้อยภูเก็ตวัย 16 บนเวที America's Got Talent ตะลึง in เสียงทั้งฮอลล์". Sanook (in Thai). 9 July 2026. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 Pothong, Wanwisa (9 July 2026). "เนเน่ รอยัล : สาวน้อย 16 ปี จากภูเก็ตผู้พาสำเนียงร็อกไทย ไปเขย่าเวที America's Got Talent". The People (in Thai). Retrieved 14 July 2026.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 เนเน่ 69 ล้านวิวแล้ว แต่ก็ยังแพ้ที่นอนชมพูกับหมอนโดเรมอน 77 ล้าน สะท้อนอะไร? : News Hour 10-07-69 (in Thai). News1. 10 July 2026. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
  7. 1 2 3 4 'เนเน่ รอยัล' อยากเรียนคอมฯ ตื่นสาย ห้องเต็ม เลยเบนเข็มมากีตาร์! (in Thai). Jomquan. 11 July 2026. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "เปิดใจครั้งแรก 'น้องเนเน่' สาวภูเก็ตวัย 16 คว้า 4 Yes เวที America's Got Talent". Khaosod (in Thai). 9 July 2026. Retrieved 15 July 2026.
  9. 1 2 3 ""เนเน่ รอยัล" เปิดใจเส้นทาง 9 ปีแห่งความฝัน จากเวทีตลาดนัดสู่เวทีโลก". Thai PBS (in Thai). 12 July 2026. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
  10. ↑ Borg, Janelle (9 July 2026). "The energy, the rock 'n' roll... You are a rock star, young lady: This 16-year-old guitarist just stunned America's Got Talent by two-hand tapping over a Cranberries classic". Guitar World. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
  11. 1 2 3 "ถ้าไม่นอนตื่นสายจนไปสมัครเรียนซัมเมอร์ไม่ทัน in วันนั้น ก็ไม่มี "เนเน่ รอยัล" ในวันนี้". Manager Online (in Thai). 12 July 2026. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
  12. 1 2 3 Ning (9 July 2026). "รู้จัก "น้องเนเน่" เด็กไทยวัย 16 ปี จาก จ.ภูเก็ต กับโชว์ร้องเล่นที่ทรงพลัง บนเวที America's Got Talent 2026". Saisawan Khayan-ying (in Thai). Retrieved 14 July 2026.
  13. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ""Nene Royal" เด็กไทยที่ร้องเพลงในตลาดนัดภูเก็ต ไปปลุกเวที America's Got Talent กวาดคำชมจากสื่อนอก". Marketeer (in Thai). 14 July 2026. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
  14. 1 2 3 4 "เปิดประวัติ เนเน่ รอยัล เธอคือใคร โปรไฟล์ไม่ธรรมดา สาวไทยวัย 16 ปี เข้ารอบ America's Got Talent". Thairath (in Thai). 9 July 2026. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
  15. ↑ Tangsimunkunt, Chalimpol (10 July 2026). "รู้จัก Nene Royal สาวไทยวัย 16 ที่แผดเสียงร้องเพลง Zombie ใน America's Got Talent 2026". GQ Thailand (in Thai). Retrieved 13 July 2026.
  16. ↑ "เสก โลโซ โพสต์ชื่นชม เนเน่ รอยัล โชว์โซโลกีตาร์เพลง 5 นาที". Manager Online (in Thai). 12 July 2026. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
  17. 1 2 "ทำเนียบคึก 'อนุทิน' ปะทะ 'น้องเนเน่' โชว์เพลง 'zombie' นายกฯ จับไมค์เดี่ยว ร่วมแจมเพลง 'ซมซาน'". Daily News (in Thai). 14 July 2026. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
  18. ↑ "น้าหงา แต่งกลอนซูฮกพ่อสู้ชีวิต ยอมขายทุกอย่างพาลูกสาว เนเน่ บินล่าฝันบนเวที America's Got Talent". Naewna (in Thai). 10 July 2026. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
  19. ↑ "เนเน่ สาวชาวไทยวัย 16 ปี พกความฝันที่จะเป็นซูเปอร์สตาร์ ไปขึ้นเวทีใหญ่ระดับโลก "America's Got Talent"". Nation TV (in Thai). 8 July 2026. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
  20. ↑ Khlaithongkham, Wachiraya (13 July 2026). "เนเน่ รอยัล ต้องผ่านกี่ด่าน? และต้องทำอย่างไรถึงจะคว้าชัยชนะ in America's Got Talent ?". TNN Thailand (in Thai). Retrieved 13 July 2026.
  21. 1 2 "อีกหนึ่งเบื้องหลังความสำเร็จ เนเน่ รอยัล บนเวที AGT แฟนคลับผู้มอบกีตาร์ในตำนาน". Kapook (in Thai). 13 July 2026. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
  22. ↑ "Nene Royal draws crowds at Phuket show after AGT audition". The Tiger. 14 July 2026. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
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