America’s Got Talent has gone international in attracting talent in the last several years, so it was no surprise when a 17-year-old from Spain flew across the Atlantic to audition for judges Simon Cowell, Mel B, Sofia Vergara and Howie Mandel.
In speaking with Mel B, Bety admitted the teenager, named Bety, was very nervous.
“I’ve always watched this show and dreaming one day I could be here and I’m here, so it’s actually insane,” she said. “It’s not real. This is my first time in America. I came with my brother. He’s my biggest supporter.”
“If you ‘ve been watching this show for a long time, why now?” Mel B queried.
“I feel I am at an age where I feel more confident in myself for some reason. I just have this feeling.”
And boy was her feeling right. Betty performed “If the World Was Ending,” which she sang in both English and Spanish, following which she received a standing ovation from the judges and audience.
“Bety, I don’t think it could have gone any better for you right now,” Mel B told her. “You have so much potential, but I can see your nervousness.”
“I am so overwhelmed right now,” Bety admitted.
Mel B reassured her, “Take all this positive energy in. To me, you have one of those recording voices. If I was to hear you on the radio, I would know it was you immediately. And that is a standout, star quality.”
And Simon agreed.
“You have a very unique sound in your voice,” Howie said, also agreeing. “It’s kind of like Halsey and Adele all rolled into one. Well done, young lady.”
“Absolutely well done,” Sofia said. “Your energy is beautiful. The song was perfect. You’re a star already.”
And finally, Simon weighed in, “I love the fact that at 17, you’ve flown over, you’re nervous and then you kind of gave us a master class of how to sing a song.”
Sofia pointed out, “And in Spanish also.”
Then Simon continued, “It was amazing and you’re not copying people. I love the fact that you’ve got your own thing going. I think you absolutely nailed that Bety. ”
Needless to say, Bety received four yeses. But now it remains to be seen if she can make it into the Live Shows after the judges make their cuts.
