Emmanuelle 'Emman' Atienza, the 19-year-old daughter of television host and weatherman Kim 'Kuya Kim' Atienza and Philippine Eagle Foundation president Felicia Hung-Atienza, has died, her family said on Friday. Emman Atienza was widely admired for her openness about mental health and her kindness toward others. According to reports, she was found dead at her home in Los Angeles.
In a statement released by the Atienza family, Emman was described as a compassionate young woman who “brought joy, laughter, and love” into the lives of those around her. Though not a public figure, Emman became known among family, friends, and online communities for her courage in sharing her personal mental health journey—a decision that helped many feel seen, understood, and less alone.
With 818,900 followers on TikTok and 193,000 on Instagram, Emman had become a prominent online figure. Her confident “Conyo” accent and lively sense of humor earned her the affectionate nickname, the “Conyo Final Boss.”
Her content spanned lifestyle tips, beauty routines, humorous skits, and candid conversations about mental health and identity. In 2024, she joined GMA Network’s influencer agency, Status by Sparkle, further cementing her place in both the digital and entertainment worlds.
Emman used her platform to champion self-worth, positivity, and mental health — messages that resonated deeply with her audience. Her mother, Felicia, described her as “someone who made people feel seen and heard.”
Emman shared that she has been dealing with therapy for mental illness since she was 12. She thought she was "only getting worse as the years passed."
"For half of my teen years, I was bullied. I'd try to talk to my peers only to be met with dry, uninterested responses. I vented and trauma-dumped to friends so often that they eventually grew tired of hearing it -understandably so," she said.
In a more deeply personal confession, Emman admitted that she even lied to her therapist about feeling better out of fear of disappointment. Later on, her mental health worsened when she relapsed into self-harm on her birthday last year after nearly two years of being sober.
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Since then, she has come back to Los Angeles for intensive therapy to process her past traumas. Emman shared, "I'd play the same song on repeat for hours to dissociate, pretending to disappear. I'd come back from therapy sessions screaming into my pillow or crying in the bathtub."
Unfortunately, she said that at this time, she was also "roofied and assaulted."
Returning to the Philippines, she "cut off unhealthy habits, environments, and relationships."
She added, "I made slow but meaningful adjustments: I learned new coping mechanisms, grew stronger at enforcing my boundaries, and with that, I developed more self-worth and confidence."
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After opening up about her life on TikTok, Emman began gaining followers and forming meaningful new connections — a stark contrast to the time when she had felt “invisible, damaged, inadequate, and worthless.”
Reflecting on her journey, she shared, “Now I see how wrong I was. I’ve realized how much I have to offer. I know who I am, I feel secure in myself, and I’m no longer influenced by what others think.”
“2024 was a whirlwind of highs and lows,” she added. “But as I step into 2025, I finally see no reason not to live.”
In a statement released by the Atienza family, Emman was described as a compassionate young woman who “brought joy, laughter, and love” into the lives of those around her. Though not a public figure, Emman became known among family, friends, and online communities for her courage in sharing her personal mental health journey—a decision that helped many feel seen, understood, and less alone.
Emman Atiezna's massive fan following
Emman Atienza, celebrated for her vibrant personality and relatable online presence, had cultivated a huge fan following on TikTok and Instagram. Beyond social media, she was known for her love of fitness, fashion, and the arts.With 818,900 followers on TikTok and 193,000 on Instagram, Emman had become a prominent online figure. Her confident “Conyo” accent and lively sense of humor earned her the affectionate nickname, the “Conyo Final Boss.”
Her content spanned lifestyle tips, beauty routines, humorous skits, and candid conversations about mental health and identity. In 2024, she joined GMA Network’s influencer agency, Status by Sparkle, further cementing her place in both the digital and entertainment worlds.
Emman used her platform to champion self-worth, positivity, and mental health — messages that resonated deeply with her audience. Her mother, Felicia, described her as “someone who made people feel seen and heard.”
Emman Atiezna's mental health struggle
In 2024, the Sparkle artist shared a 2024 photo dump on Instagram and a lengthy yet inspiring story about her mental health journey last year. She began, "I came into 2024 unsure if I even wanted to live to see the end of it."Emman shared that she has been dealing with therapy for mental illness since she was 12. She thought she was "only getting worse as the years passed."
"For half of my teen years, I was bullied. I'd try to talk to my peers only to be met with dry, uninterested responses. I vented and trauma-dumped to friends so often that they eventually grew tired of hearing it -understandably so," she said.
In a more deeply personal confession, Emman admitted that she even lied to her therapist about feeling better out of fear of disappointment. Later on, her mental health worsened when she relapsed into self-harm on her birthday last year after nearly two years of being sober.
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Since then, she has come back to Los Angeles for intensive therapy to process her past traumas. Emman shared, "I'd play the same song on repeat for hours to dissociate, pretending to disappear. I'd come back from therapy sessions screaming into my pillow or crying in the bathtub."
Unfortunately, she said that at this time, she was also "roofied and assaulted."
Returning to the Philippines, she "cut off unhealthy habits, environments, and relationships."
She added, "I made slow but meaningful adjustments: I learned new coping mechanisms, grew stronger at enforcing my boundaries, and with that, I developed more self-worth and confidence."
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After opening up about her life on TikTok, Emman began gaining followers and forming meaningful new connections — a stark contrast to the time when she had felt “invisible, damaged, inadequate, and worthless.”
Reflecting on her journey, she shared, “Now I see how wrong I was. I’ve realized how much I have to offer. I know who I am, I feel secure in myself, and I’m no longer influenced by what others think.”
“2024 was a whirlwind of highs and lows,” she added. “But as I step into 2025, I finally see no reason not to live.”
