Kuya Kim Atienza opens up on crisis of faith after daughter’s death
- Kuya Kim Atienza opened up about the pain of losing his daughter Emman Atienza and how his Christian faith has helped him cope with the devastating loss
- Speaking on Toni Gonzaga’s Toni Talks, the television personality admitted that he does not consider himself naturally strong but finds strength by relying on Jesus
- Kuya Kim said he has moved from struggling to understand Emman’s death to finding comfort in his faith and believing that he will see his daughter again
- Emman died in 2025 at the age of 19, and her family has since spoken publicly about the mental health difficulties she experienced
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Kuya Kim Atienza became emotional as he discussed his continuing grief over the death of his daughter, Emman Atienza, during his appearance on Toni Gonzaga’s Toni Talks.
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The television host spoke candidly about how difficult it has been to deal with the loss while explaining that his faith has become an important source of strength. Rather than describing himself as a naturally strong person, Kuya Kim said that he draws his strength from having someone to lean on.
“Di ako malakas, mahina ako pero may sinasandalan ako kaya lumalakas ako,” he said.
Kuya Kim also recalled the anger and confusion he experienced following Emman’s death. He admitted that he initially struggled to understand why such a painful event had happened, particularly as he was already grieving the loss of his daughter.
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“Nainis ako. Namatayan ako, meron pang ganon. ‘Di ko magets. Ngayon gets ko na, gets ko na. Because I am face to face with my faith. I see it, and I feel it. And I know that it’s there,” he said.
Over time, however, Kuya Kim said his perspective changed. Instead of trying to find an explanation for everything that happened, he said he has become more deeply aware of and connected to his faith.
For him, that faith provides reassurance that Emman’s death is not the end of their relationship.
“I have faith that I will see my Emman again when the time comes,” he added.
Kuya Kim also expressed his belief that the events of life are ultimately part of God’s plan. He acknowledged that this belief does not necessarily make the pain disappear, but said his faith gives him the strength to continue moving forward.
“This is all pre-planned by God. I know, because I have faith. I am not strong, but I have Jesus who I can lean on 100% of the time. That’s what gives me strength.”
The conversation highlighted the deeply personal way Kuya Kim has been navigating grief, reflecting both his vulnerability as a grieving father and his reliance on his religious beliefs to find hope amid an experience he described as profoundly painful.
Emman died in 2025 at just 19 years old. Her death became one of the most difficult chapters for Kuya Kim and his family, who have since spoken publicly about the mental health challenges she experienced.
By discussing Emman openly, Kuya Kim has also continued to keep her memory present while using his public platform to encourage conversations about mental health and emotional struggles.
His appearance on Toni Talks showed that grief does not necessarily disappear simply because time passes. Instead, Kuya Kim described a continuing process in which pain, questions, faith, and hope coexist.
His admission that he is “mahina” rather than “malakas” also offered a candid perspective on strength. For Kuya Kim, being strong does not mean being unaffected by tragedy. It means acknowledging his own limitations while turning to the person and faith he believes can sustain him.
Kim Atienza, widely recognized as “Kuya Kim,” is a Filipino television host, weather presenter, and public personality who has worked extensively in informative and entertainment programming. His career gained significant momentum through ABS-CBN’s Matanglawin, where he served as host and segment anchor of the educational show focusing on science, nature, and animals. He later became a familiar presence on TV Patrol as its weather presenter, earning recognition for his approachable and informative delivery. Kuya Kim has also taken on numerous hosting and television roles that demonstrated his versatility. In 2021, he transferred to GMA Network, where he became part of programs such as Dapat Alam Mo! and 24 Oras, continuing his work in informative and lifestyle television.
Previously, Kuya Kim Atienza disclosed that he knows the identity of the individual he believes initiated the online attacks against his late daughter, Emman Atienza. The controversy stemmed from a “guess-a-bill challenge” video that featured Emman and friends and led some online users to label her a privileged “nepo baby.” Kuya Kim recalled the harsh criticism directed toward his daughter and said he eventually learned that the person responsible was, in his words, a professional PR troll. Despite the pain associated with what happened, he said he has decided to forgive the person.
Earlier, Kim Atienza spoke against the tendency to dismiss emotional and psychological struggles as something that people should simply overcome. During his appearance on Dani Barretto’s The Bare It All Podcast, he discussed how older generations can sometimes minimize mental health concerns. He referenced Christian pastor Rick Warren while explaining his perspective. Although Kuya Kim acknowledged that prayer and faith can provide inner strength, he emphasized that mental illness is also a legitimate medical condition that deserves proper recognition and understanding.
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