# Nene Royal musical and acting career

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> Updated: 2026-10-06T11:50:15.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Nene Royal, a 16-year-old guitarist and vocalist from Phuket, Thailand, achieved international recognition after winning the 21st season of America’s Got Talent. Her victory, which included a million-dollar prize, was marked by performances of rock classics and a unanimous standing ovation from judges during the grand finale.

Following her win, Royal is set to make her acting debut as the Thai voice of the character Billie Doe in the Disney animated feature, Hexed. The film is scheduled for release in Thai cinemas on November 26th.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-06: Nene Royal to voice lead character in Thai version of Disney's Hexed

Thai singer Nene Royal, winner of America’s Got Talent 2026, will make her acting debut voicing the lead character in the Thai-language version of Disney’s animated film Hexed.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nene-royal-to-voice-lead-character-in-thai-version-of-disneys-hexed

### 2026-09-26: Nene Royal wins America's Got Talent, becoming first Thai champion

Thai musician Nene Royal, 16, has become the first winner from Thailand on America's Got Talent, securing the million-dollar prize after a series of viral rock performances.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nene-royal-wins-americas-got-talent-becoming-first-thai-champion

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