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She was also active in modeling and fashion, having attended workshops with Farrah Models Philippines and the Coco Rocha Model Camp in New York, and made her runway debut at [[Bench (Philippine clothing brand)|Bench]] Fashion Week in 2022.<ref name=”:3″/>

She was also active in modeling and fashion, having attended workshops with Farrah Models Philippines and the Coco Rocha Model Camp in New York, and made her runway debut at [[Bench (Philippine clothing brand)|Bench]] Fashion Week in 2022.<ref name=”:3″/>

Beyond entertainment, Atienza explored art and photography, serving as vice president of the Photography Club at International School Manila and maintaining a separate online page for her artwork.<ref name=”:7″>{{Cite magazine |last=Cabral |first=Katrina Maisie |title=Who Was Emman Atienza? What to Know About Her Life and Advocacies |url=https://www.preview.ph/culture/emman-atienza-obituary-a5158-20251024-dyn |access-date=2025-10-24 |magazine=Preview |language=en}}</ref><ref name=”:4″ /> She worked with Liz Uy’s Stylized Studio and photographers MEETKESO and Doc Marlon Pecjo for a chic photoshoot.<ref>{{Cite magazine |title=Who Is Emmanuelle Atienza? 7 Things to Know About Kim Atienza’s Stylish Teen Daughter |url=https://www.preview.ph/culture/entertainment/emmanuelle-atienza-fast-facts-a2081-20230921 |access-date=2025-10-25 |magazine=Preview |language=en}}</ref>

Beyond entertainment, Atienza explored art and photography, serving as vice president of the Photography Club at International School Manila and maintaining a separate online page for her artwork.<ref name=”:7″>{{Cite magazine |last=Cabral |first=Katrina Maisie |title=Who Was Emman Atienza? What to Know About Her Life and Advocacies |url=https://www.preview.ph/culture/emman-atienza-obituary-a5158-20251024-dyn |access-date=2025-10-24 |magazine=Preview |language=en}}</ref><ref name=”:4″ /> She worked with Liz Uy’s Stylized Studio and photographers MEETKESO and Doc Marlon Pecjo for a chic photoshoot.<ref>{{Cite magazine |title=Who Is Emmanuelle Atienza? 7 Things to Know About Kim Atienza’s Stylish Teen Daughter |url=https://www.preview.ph/culture/entertainment/emmanuelle-atienza-fast-facts-a2081-20230921 |access-date=2025-10-25 |magazine=Preview |language=en}}</ref>

== Personal life ==

== Personal life ==

Filipino-Taiwanese social media personality (2006–2025)

Emmanuelle Hung Atienza (February 8, 2006 – October 22, 2025) was a Filipino-Taiwanese social media personality, model, and mental health advocate known for her creative expression and openness about mental health. She was known for her engaging personality, which earned her the nickname “Conyo Final Boss” for her fluent English and comedic style. She gained prominence on platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.^[1][2]

Atienza was the youngest daughter of Filipino television host Kim Atienza and Taiwanese educator–conservationist Felicia Hung-Atienza and a granddaughter of Filipino politician Lito Atienza. In October 2025, Atienza was found dead at her home in Los Angeles, California at the age of 19.

Atienza was born on February 8, 2006, in Manila, Philippines.^[3][4] She was the youngest of three siblings, Jose III and Eliana, and the daughter of Filipino TV personality Kim Atienza and Taiwanese conservationist Felicia Hung, president of the Philippine Eagle Foundation.^[4][5] She grew up in a bilingual household where English was primarily spoken.^[3]

Atienza attended the Chinese International School Manila during her early years and later completed her secondary education at International School Manila.^[3][6][7] She also participated in the Parsons School of Design Summer Academy in New York, taking an intensive art and design course in 2024.^[8] She has accused an unnamed woman, who used to work as her nanny in her childhood, of abuse. According to Atienza, the woman was verbally and physically abusive, made threats against her life, and forced her to be intimate when Atienza was still a child.^[9]

Atienza began posting creative content on TikTok and Instagram, where she became known for her lighthearted humor, commentary on social issues, and candid self-expression.^[8][4][5] She said TikTok helped her overcome her struggles, which she attributed to therapy, new friends, and a new environment.^[10]

Her engaging personality and wit earned her the moniker “Conyo Final Boss”, referring to her fluent English accent and relatable comedic tone.^[4] She questioned if being fluent in English and called the “Conyo Final Boss” made her any less Filipino, but she laughed and said, “No, it doesn’t make me less Filipino.”^[11]

In 2023, she joined Sparkle GMA Artist Center‘s digital influencer division, Status by Sparkle, which described her as “an up-and-coming influencer, fashion lover, and Gen Z personality.”^[12]

She was also active in modeling and fashion, having attended workshops with Farrah Models Philippines and the Coco Rocha Model Camp in New York, and made her runway debut at Bench Fashion Week in 2022.^[4]

Beyond entertainment, Atienza explored art and photography, serving as vice president of the Photography Club at International School Manila and maintaining a separate online page for her artwork.^[13][8] She worked with Liz Uy’s Stylized Studio and photographers MEETKESO and Doc Marlon Pecjo for a chic photoshoot.^[14]

She lived an active lifestyle, participating in gymnastics, ballet, rock climbing, free diving, and swimming during her school years.^[4] In 2018, she competed as a student-athlete at the British School Manila Spring Invitational Gymnastics Meet, where she won multiple medals.^[15]

In 2019, following a suicide attempt, Atienza was initially diagnosed with clinical depression. However, she has said that the medication she received was not right for her.^[16]

In early 2022, she underwent a more thorough psychiatric evaluation and was diagnosed with complex post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder with borderline and paranoid features. In an interview with Tatler Asia, she partially attributed her mental health issues to the abuse that she suffered at the hands of her childhood nanny.^[9][16]

Atienza admitted she lied to her therapist about feeling better because she was afraid of disappointing them.^[17] Atienza revealed that she had a relapse in self-harm on her birthday in 2024.^[18] She said she underwent intensive therapy sessions in Los Angeles to process her past traumas and revealed that she was also “roofied and assaulted.”^[2] Upon returning to the Philippines, she said she cut off unhealthy habits, environments, and relationships.^[19] In August 2025, Atienza relocated to Los Angeles, California.^[3]

She also expressed interest in psychology, aspiring to one day open a counseling services center in the Philippines. In 2024, she briefly dated American rock climber Sam Watson.^[3]

Atienza was widely recognized for her mental health advocacy and youth outreach efforts. In 2022, she founded Mentality Manila, a youth-led organization aimed at destigmatizing mental illness and creating safe spaces for conversations on mental health.^[13]

Her initiative was rooted in her own lived experiences and years of therapy starting at age twelve.^[13]

She also voiced support for social causes, including solidarity actions for Palestine and local volunteer work with One Race for Filipino Services, which aids underprivileged communities.^[13]

On social media, she used her platform to discuss mental health recovery, privilege, and resilience, often encouraging empathy and understanding among her followers.^[8][20]

In 2024, Atienza went viral for addressing online criticism surrounding a social media challenge that involved a large restaurant bill worth ₱133,423.99 (US$2,709.12).^[21] She clarified that the event had been sponsored and used the moment to reflect on class awareness, stating she did not deny her privilege and often referred to herself as a “nepo baby.”^[3][5][22]

In 2025, she claimed to have received death threats from Diehard Duterte Supporters, acknowledged that she understood the Philippines as a “very conservative country” and tried to “push back against backward systems,” and said she decided to deactivate her TikTok account after struggling to maintain authenticity online.^[23][24]

On October 22, 2025, Atienza died at her home in Los Angeles at the age of 19.^[25] The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner gave her cause of death as suicide by hanging.^{[26][27][25][28]} Her parents announced her death on October 24.^{[20][5][22][29]}

Her family described her as “a compassionate soul who brought joy, laughter, and love into the lives of everyone who knew her,” emphasizing her courage and openness about mental health.^[12] Emman’s father, Kim Atienza, shared a video on his social media account of Emman performing “Sailor Song” by Gigi Perez in a recording studio.^[30][31] Filipino celebrities joined Emman in speaking out about mental health and the quiet struggles that people endure.^[32]