Toronto singer, 10, gets America’s Got Talent golden buzzer
By Alexandra Heilbron on June 3, 2020 | 9 Comments
She appeared extremely nervous while on the stage in front of judges Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, Howie Mandel and Heidi Klum, but immediately won them over with her enthusiasm.
While waiting for her to get over her nerves and begin, they began to look worried, and had host Terry Crews bring her a glass of water.
But the moment Roberta began to sing, they were awestruck. Simon Cowell even leaned over to Sofia and asked her to shut her eyes and listen, to fully appreciate Roberta’s sound.
Following her performance, Roberta burst into tears as she received a standing ovation and two thumbs up from Simon. Afterwards, Simon called her “so likeable, so humble” and added that she must have great friends.
Roberta answered, “Yes, but sometimes I do get bullied.” He told her, “There’s one way you win over bullies, that’s to be happy and successful. Bullies are always threatened by talented people.” He added, “It shows your strength that you come all the way from Canada to be here, and we are honored to have you as our guest.”
Sofia called her performance “amazing” and “breathtaking,” then said, “You know what? Let’s see who is going to bully you after this.” She reached over and hit the golden buzzer, causing clouds of golden confetti to fall on the little girl. Watch this little Canadian’s performance and some of her story above. ~Alexandra Heilbron
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Amazing voice! Go Toronto Canada Roberta!!! <3
This little girl has an amazing voice !! Does not sound like a 10 year old . Definitely deserved the golden buzzer . Go Toronto Canada Roberta ! You make us proud .
She’s amazing awesome performance she very talented God gave her talent and She deserved to get The golden buzzer .. Sofie Vergara makes an executive right decision . God job .. I watched the video over and over again give me goosebumps and makes me cry .. Happy and proud Her.. Hoepfully God give more voice and guide her from the beginning to the End.. Go go go girl..🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏👏
She is a little girl with a grown up womens voice. Amazing! Talented! A Star is Born!
You Go kid!
What an Awesome Canadian Girl!!! This girl makes me so happy and Proud to be Canadian!!!
Goosebump performance, what talent, looking forward to hearing all your songs
Hi you have a excellant voice and a beautiful girl very very brave and strong good for you all the best in your future dreams good luck always xo chin up always .you won’t be bullied anymore .keep being yourself never change sweetheart .excellant job
You brought tears to my eyes. Beautiful breathtaking performance. So glad to be a Canadien. You go girl. Be strong and reach for the stars. You got it
Can’t wait to follow her jourrney on AGT AND growth as a singer. Serious talent!