India, Sept. 24 -- Sixteen-year-old Thai singer and guitarist Nene Royal has won the latest season of America's Got Talent, securing a $1 million prize and becoming the first Thai national to claim the US television talent show's top honour.
Nene's breakthrough victory
Nene, whose real name is Rattikarn Amloy, is from Phuket and built a following in Thailand through performances of alternative rock songs. Her victory was announced in California, where the teenager collapsed onto the stage after hearing the result.
She defeated a magician in the final and earned the $1 million prize after impressing the judges with her guitar playing and powerful vocals. Her final performance also featured a collaboration with US rock band Linkin Park.
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