In 2017, nine-year-old Celine Tam from Hong Kong stunned audiences during her audition for America’s Got Talent season 12. Performing Celine Dion’s My Heart Will Go On, her extraordinary vocal talent left judge Simon Cowell speechless, especially after he initially underestimated her based on her appearance. Celine, named after her idol, captivated viewers with her powerful, emotional voice, even though My Heart Will Go On is challenging for many adults.

Her audition video quickly became the most viewed of 2017 in Hong Kong, and one of the top 15 viral videos in America’s Got Talent history. Celine’s journey continued when she earned a golden buzzer for her performance of How Am I Supposed to Live Without You, making her a fan favorite. Although she didn’t reach the finals, Celine impressed judges and audiences alike with performances like When You Believe and How Far I’ll Go.

The young star, who also participated in Britain’s Got Talent and World’s Got Talent, continues to share her love for Celine Dion’s music with her family, even naming her younger sister Dion.