## **NENE ROYAL** **Rattikarn “Praew / Preauw” Amloy** ### **ROCK ARTIST • GUITARIST • VOCALIST • SONGWRITER** **Based:** Phuket, Thailand **Age:** 16 (2026) **Website:** [neneroyal.com](http://neneroyal.com) **Management:** [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) #### **ARTIST PROFILE** Nene Royal is a Phuket-born Thai rock artist whose powerful vocals, expressive guitar work, and commanding stage presence have carried her from local market performances to the final of America’s Got Talent Season 21. Largely self-taught since age seven, she performs modern rock, alternative pop, and melodic metal and is now developing her own original music and debut EP. #### **CAREER TIMELINE** | **YEAR** | **STAGE / ROLE** | **MILESTONE** | | ---- | ------------ | --------- | | **c. 2017** | Musical beginnings | [Began playing guitar at age seven after joining her school music club at Bangneaw School and with Kru Arthit, her first guitar teacher; later developed primarily through listening, online videos, and sustained self-directed practice.](https://youtu.be/WRrE9HGiFW4?si=OlHzb_PDx_CAQAai) | | **2021 onward** | OZONE Band | Established herself as a vocalist and guitarist with the Phuket youth rock band OZONE by Yamaha Music School, Phuket, gaining regular live performance experience. | | **2022** | Super 10 | [Appeared on the Thai television talent programme Super 10 and performed with Thai rock artist PooH Anchalee.](https://youtu.be/ZTtUouKLsX8?si=STNa5JTnDT_b-C-s) | | **2023** | Overdrive Guitar Contest | First runner-up in the 14th Overdrive Guitar Contest; also recognized as Best Musician and Best Vocalist. | | **2023** | Trang Music Award | She received the Trang Music Award, adding to her recognition in national competitions. | | **2024–present** | KIS Phuket | Music scholar at Kajonkiet International School Phuket from Year 8; currently a Year 11 student. | | **2025** | King Power Band Competition | Received an Outstanding Player award. | ### **NENE ROYAL \| CHRONOLOGICAL MUSIC CV** ### **2017 - 2025 — First Beginnings and Performances until 2025** | **DATE** | **EVENT** | **OUTCOME** | | ---- | ----- | ------- | | 2017 | Kru Arthit teaches Nene | [Her first guitar teacher was Kru Arthit from Bangneaw School in Phuket (now teaching at Plukpanya School, Phuket).](https://youtu.be/WRrE9HGiFW4?si=OlHzb_PDx_CAQAai) | | 2018 | — Practice | [First Recordings of 4 Non Blondes’ super hit What’s Up (Cover by Nene Royal)First Recordings of 4 Non Blondes super hit What’s Up (Cover by Nene Royal)](https://youtu.be/F-zUc0BtL50?si=bi9UWRxIFlrpNZ2u) | | | — Practice | [Have You Ever Seen The Rain - Creedence Clearwater Revival (Cover by Nene Royal)](https://youtu.be/ZgYjrUoU_Vs?si=_QjGWtIEZZKclW6s) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | #### **2026 — INTERNATIONAL BREAKTHROUGH** | **DATE** | **EVENT** | **OUTCOME** | | ---- | ----- | ------- | | **7 Jul** | AGT audition | [Performed The Cranberries’ “Zombie”; earned four yeses and became the season’s most-viewed audition.](https://youtu.be/TKgAas-84D0?si=FmbMHiFThIKewpfa) | | **14–15 Jul** | National and Phuket recognition | [Performed with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul at Government House; received announced support and an appreciation certificate from Phuket’s Governor.](https://youtu.be/Fw05d4dMIGM?si=PgssDn1ANCwMaWjH) | | **16 Jul** | Award from the Governor of Phuket | [Nene Royal received a certificate of award from the Governor of Phuket after bringing fame to the province and Thailand.](https://youtu.be/3z1cPO2DmaY?si=dCREdtX1U-4s3q_i) | | **2 Aug** | Super 10 Stage after AGT audition | [Rock star returns home! "Nene Royal" visits the SUPER 10 stage, delivering a stunning performance to bring back fond memories.](https://youtu.be/ybbuCOUFqqA?si=1GlS-eG6rqXYxSZp) | | **8 / 11 Aug** | AGT Judges’ Callbacks | [Performed Muse’s “Hysteria” and secured a place among the 44 Live Show acts.](https://youtu.be/IewMe3MdhMs?si=fZjvu2CswFTCi8YZ) | | **12 Aug** | Royal recognition | [Honoured with a certificate recognising her as an outstandingly filial child at Thailand’s National Mother’s Day ceremony.](https://youtu.be/RMi4ypt3_G0?si=P-mpR_de_70LPaC0) | | **22 Aug** | International award | [Named Best New International Artiste 2026 by The Phil Lynott Convention in Dublin, Ireland.](https://youtu.be/_x5o2Qyy8tw?si=Bdp_sy6faGM2r38R) | | **26 Aug** | AGT Live Golden Buzzer | [Performed Soundgarden’s “Black Hole Sun”. Mel B awarded the Live Golden Buzzer, sending Nene directly to the Season 21 final.](https://youtu.be/icKU6cCIL1c?si=VnLWCpHJFZPL6sde) | | **22 Sep** | AGT final — scheduled | Final performance scheduled in the United States; result announcement scheduled for 23 September US time. | #### **SELECTED PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS** **Live performance:** Regular solo and OZONE Band appearances at Phuket’s Naka Weekend Market, progressing to major televised stages. **Audience reach:** More than three million social-media followers; AGT appearances surpassed 200 million views across official platforms by August 2026. **Professional profile:** Featured Artist with Enya Music; listed NUX Audio artist; strengths include lead/rhythm guitar, rock vocals and audience engagement. **Original music:** Writing and recording a debut EP blending modern rock, alternative pop and melodic metal. **EDUCATION & ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT** **Education:** Bangneaw School, then Kajonkiet International School Phuket; KIS Music Scholar from Year 8 and Year 11 student in 2026. **Development:** Largely self-taught by ear through online resources, observation of admired performers and intensive daily practice. ## **OFFICIAL LINKS & CONTACT** **Website:** [neneroyal.com](https://neneroyal.com/) **\| Social:** [@neneroyalmusic](https://www.instagram.com/neneroyalmusic/) **\| Business:** [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) ### **SELECTED SOURCES • UPDATED 26 AUGUST 2026** [Official biography](https://neneroyal.com/bio/) • [NUX Audio artist profile](https://nuxaudio.com/artist/neneroyal/) • [AGT final / Golden Buzzer profile](https://www.nationthailand.com/life/entertainment/40070261) • [KIS Phuket public profile](https://www.facebook.com/KISPhuket/) _Verification note: This CV uses public professional information and project-provided school history. Exact early school dates and any additional pre-2022 performance milestones should be confirmed by Nene or her family._