Mental health activist and social media fame Emmanuelle “Emman” Atienza, who was the daughter of noted Filipino television personality Kim Atienza, has died. She was 19.
Emman Atienza was the granddaughter of former Manila mayor Lito Atienza. However, she was better known as an social media influencer who used her reach in the cyber world for her mental health activism. Her family broke the news of her passing on October 24.
Apart from mental health awareness, Emman Atienza also came up with viral content covering art, fashion, body positivity and culture, among other diverse topics. Some reports, which THE WEEK couldn't independently verify, said that the young TikTok fame was found dead at her home in Los Angeles. She belonged to one of the prominent families of Philippines.
Full transcript of Kim Antienza's social media post:
It’s with deep sadness that we share the unexpected passing of our daughter and sister, Emman.
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.
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.
With love,
Kim, Feli, Jose, and Eliana