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The daughter of television personality Kim Atienza and granddaughter of former Manila mayor Lito Atienza ‘wasn’t afraid to share her own journey with mental health’
MANILA, Philippines – Emmanuelle “Emman” Atienza, an online content creator known for her love for fashion and the arts and her advocacy on mental health, died, her family announced on Friday, October 24. She was 19.
Emman was the daughter of television personality Kim Atienza and Philippine Eagle Foundation president Felicia Hung-Atienza. She’s also a granddaughter of former Manila mayor Lito Atienza.
Felicia shared the family’s grief on the “unexpected passing” of Emman, an online celebrity who built a strong following for her videos on fashion, body positivity, arts and culture, and mental health awareness.
“She brought so much joy, laughter, and love into our lives and into the lives of everyone who knew her. Emman had a way of making people feel seen and heard, and she wasn’t afraid to share her own journey with mental health. Her authenticity helped so many feel less alone,” Felicia wrote.
While the outspoken Emman had her share of fans, she had also been the subject of online bashing. Last year, she got criticized over a viral video where she flashed a dinner tab that totaled over P130,000. She later said it was “a joke,” she didn’t pay for it, and it’s actually a friend’s birthday celebration.
“To honor Emman’s memory, we hope you carry forward the qualities she lived by: compassion, courage, and a little extra kindness in your everyday life,” Felicia said.
– Rappler.com
