In 2017, nine-year-old Celine Tam from Hong Kong delivered an unforgettable audition on America’s Got Talent season 12. Taking on the iconic song “My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dion, she wowed the audience with a powerful and emotional performance. At first, Simon Cowell seemed skeptical, judging her by her age and appearance, but her voice quickly proved him wrong.
Named after her musical idol, Celine impressed everyone with vocal control and depth far beyond her years—especially with a song that challenges even seasoned adult singers.
Her audition quickly went viral, becoming the most-watched video of the year in Hong Kong and ranking among the top viral moments in the show’s history. She continued her journey with a standout performance of “How Am I Supposed to Live Without You,” earning a golden buzzer and gaining strong fan support. Although she didn’t make it to the finals, she left a lasting impression with performances like “When You Believe” and “How Far I’ll Go.”
Celine later appeared on Britain’s Got Talent and World’s Got Talent, continuing to share her passion for music inspired by Celine Dion—even influencing her family, who named her younger sister Dion.
