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23:36, 09-Aug-2017
9-year-old Chinese contestant on America's Got Talent a viral hit at home
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A video of a nine-year old Chinese girl performing on America's Got Talent has gone viral on Chinese social media.
Celine Tam was given the Golden Buzzer after her performances on the show on August 2, guaranteeing her an automatic place in the live final.
Her rendition of two iconic hits, "My Heart Will Go On" by Celine Dion and "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You" by Michael Bolton, won over both the judges and the audience.
Celine Tam is amazed after judge Laverne Cox hits the Golden Buzzer. /Handout Photo
Celine Tam is amazed after judge Laverne Cox hits the Golden Buzzer. /Handout Photo
"Celine, the crowd is going crazy for you," judge and former Victoria's Secret model Heidi Klum said.
During the Judge Cuts round, guest judge Laverne Cox was so impressed by Celine's voice that she pressed the Golden Buzzer button immediately.
"You're so adorable and so cute, and your voice is amazing, you're so talented," she gushed.
Celine Tam perform during a musical event celebrating of her performance. /Handout Photo
Celine Tam perform during a musical event celebrating of her performance. /Handout Photo
Celine could do nothing but stare open-mouthed at the cheering crowds, while her parents were overcome with emotion in the wings.
After the show, America's Got Talent uploaded video of Celine's performance to social media and it was seen more than 4.5 million times within a day.
Celine Tam's daily life photo. /Photo via Instagram
Celine Tam's daily life photo. /Photo via Instagram
Before auditioning for AGT, Tam had already gained some popularity in China.
In 2016, she performed "You Raise Me Up" at the Hong Kong Coliseum, a famous concert venue for popular singers.
But where the road will take her once she comes back home remains to be seen.
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Source(s): China Daily