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Teen rocker Nene Royal becomes first Thai to win America's Got Talent
Her heavy metal performance trumped nine other finalists, including magicians and even a robot crew.
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Nene Royal, a 16-year-old rocker, has been crowned the latest winner of America's Got Talent - making her the first ever Thai winner of the long-running talent show.
For the show's finals on Tuesday in California, Nene, whose real name is Rattikarn Amloy, performed a rendition of Seven Nation Army by American rock duo The White Stripes.
Her heavy metal performances trumped nine other finalists, including magician acts, canine performers and even a robot dance crew.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul congratulated Nene Royal, saying in a statement that she had "brought honour to Thailand" and "instilled pride in the Thai people" with her win.