Nene Royal to voice lead character in Thai version of Disney's Hexed

Rattikarn ‘Praew’ Amloy, known professionally as Nene Royal, will make her acting debut as the Thai voice of Billie Doe in Disney’s animated feature, Hexed. The 16-year-old singer and guitarist was cast for the Thai-language version of the film, which is scheduled to release in Thai cinemas on November 26th.

Nene Royal recently gained international recognition as the first Thai contestant to win the 21st season of America’s Got Talent, earning a $1 million prize. The animated film follows a teenager who discovers magical abilities and enters a realm of witches. Nene expressed excitement about the role, noting that she feels a connection to the character because they are the same age.