LOS ANGELES, California — Filipino-Taiwanese influencer and mental-health advocate Emman Atienza was found dead at her Los Angeles residence on Tuesday, October 22, 2025. She was 19 years old.
Reports from international media, including People Magazine and The New York Post, indicate that the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has ruled the death a suicide.
Emman, daughter of Filipino television host Kim Atienza and Felicia Hung-Atienza, gained popularity as a social-media personality and content creator, using her platforms to promote mental-health awareness and self-care among young audiences.
In the weeks leading up to her death, the young influencer had announced a break from social media, citing struggles with online pressures and the mental toll of digital fame.
Her sudden passing has sparked an outpouring of grief across the Philippines and the wider online community, with fans and mental-health advocates remembering her for her honesty and advocacy work.
Authorities in Los Angeles continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding her death.




