Kuya Kim remembers late daughter Emman’s passion for fashion: "An ukay ukay queen"
- 'Kuya' Kim Atienza shared a sentimental "fit check" video featuring his late daughter, Emman
- He revealed that Emman was a true "ukay ukay queen" who deeply loved fashion
- Emman even took a summer fashion course at New York University (NYU) to pursue her interest
- According to her friends, Emman quietly admired her father’s unique sense of style
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Television host and trivia icon 'Kuya' Kim Atienza recently shared a heart-wrenching yet beautiful memory of his late daughter, Emman, on Instagram. In a post that touched many followers, he looked back at Emman’s vibrant personality and her special connection to the world of fashion.
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"Emman was an ukay ukay queen," Kuya Kim shared fondly. He explained that her love for clothing wasn't just a hobby; she even went as far as taking a fashion summer course at the prestigious New York University (NYU).
Though she never told him directly, her friends later revealed that she actually admired her father's fashion style.
The post featured a lively video taken last year before the family headed to the beach. In the clip, Emman can be seen teaching her father how to do a "fit check," a popular social media trend where people showcase their outfits.
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"Emmansky taught me how to fit check," he added, using a sweet nickname for his daughter.
The video shows the duo dancing and playfully showing off their accessories, including rings and watches, against a backdrop of lush greenery. It’s a joyful moment that captures the close bond they shared.
Fans and friends filled the comments section with messages of love and support, celebrating the beautiful legacy of a young girl who found so much joy in self-expression.
Watch the video below:
Kim Atienza, popularly known as 'Kuya Kim,' is a well-known Filipino television host, weather presenter, and public figure. He first rose to fame as a host and segment anchor on ABS-CBN's Matanglawin, an educational program focused on science, nature, and animals. He also became widely recognized as the resident weather presenter of TV Patrol, where his informative yet friendly delivery made him a household name. Aside from weather and science segments, Kuya Kim has hosted and appeared in numerous TV shows, showcasing his versatility and charisma. In 2021, he transferred to GMA Network, where he continues to host lifestyle and informative programs such as Dapat Alam Mo! and appear on 24 Oras as one of the show's segment hosts.
As previously reported by KAMI in 2025, 'Kuya' Kim Atienza shared an emotional tribute to his late daughter, Emman Atienza, through a video reel of her doing a Filipino movie skit challenge. The video showed Emman struggling with the Tagalog lines but remaining in character with tears and dramatic expressions in front of the camera. On Instagram, Kuya Kim confessed he is both laughing and crying because of the video. He ended his message with a loving note of thanks."
Meanwhile, in the same year, 'Kuya' Kim Atienza shared a throwback video of his late daughter, Emman, who was his guest co-host on Matanglawin ten years ago. The clip shows nine-year-old Emman excitedly making chocolate infused with chili flakes and salt for her father. Kuya Kim remembered that "Emmansky was 9 and was always excited to be on TV" during that time. He expressed profound gratitude for the "beautiful beautiful memories" ending his post with a note of faith as well.
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