When 10-year-old Emanne Beasha walked onto the stage of America’s Got Talent Season 14, the audience saw a sweet, slightly nervous young girl from North Port, Florida. She introduced herself shyly, mentioning that her father runs an ice cream factory. But once the music began, any trace of nervousness disappeared—and what came out next left everyone speechless.
Her voice was clear, powerful, and mature beyond her age. In just a few moments, she transformed from a little girl into a world-class soprano.
Performing “Nessun Dorma”
Emanne chose a song most adult opera singers hesitate to attempt—Puccini’s “Nessun Dorma.” The aria, famously known as one of the hardest in the world, requires not just technical skill but emotional depth.
In a remarkable twist, Emanne sang it an octave higher than usual, reaching and sustaining powerful high notes with incredible control. The judges and audience rose to their feet in awe.
Simon Cowell looked amazed as he asked, “How does that voice come out of that little body?” Howie Mandel predicted that her life would change forever, while Gabrielle Union called her “a star.”
A Gift Discovered Early
Emanne Beasha was born on September 18, 2008, in Amman, Jordan, to a Jordanian father and an American mother. Her parents discovered her talent when she began singing opera melodies at just two years old. By six, she was training formally in Italian.
Her early passion led her to win Arabs Got Talent in 2017 at just eight years old, where she impressed millions across the Middle East and received the King Abdullah II Medal of Merit (Gold) from the King of Jordan—a rare and prestigious honor.
From Quarterfinals to the Grand Finale
Throughout the competition, Emanne continued to amaze with a mix of classical and crossover performances. She sang “Ebben? Ne andrò lontana” from La Wally and later an Italian version of Bryan Adams’s “(Everything I Do) I Do It for You.”
Each week, she received standing ovations for her poise and the emotional depth she brought to each song. In the grand finale, she performed “La mamma morta” from Andrea Chénier and joined world-renowned pianist Lang Lang for “Time to Say Goodbye.”
Although she finished in ninth place, her run on AGT made history—Emanne became the only performer ever to receive a Golden Buzzer in two different Got Talent franchises: Arabs Got Talent and America’s Got Talent.
After AGT, Emanne received an invitation to perform with André Rieu’s orchestra during his U.S. tour, confirming her growing international recognition. Though the tour was postponed due to the pandemic, her name continued to gain respect in the world of classical crossover music.
Today, Emanne continues to perform and develop her craft. With her rare combination of technical brilliance, emotional maturity, and cultural roots that bridge East and West, she stands as one of the most promising young classical singers in the world.
At just 10 years old, she proved that true talent has no age. When Emanne sings, her voice fills the room with pure emotion—so powerful it makes everyone stand. Her story isn’t just about talent; it’s about heart, courage, and the magic that happens when a child dares to dream big.