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Kuya Kim offers glimpse into late daughter Emman Atienza's interview for 'PBB Celebrity Collab'
Emman Atienza was among those who dreamt of being in "Pinoy Big Brother."
Kuya Kim Atienza took to Instagram, Monday, where he shared a glimpse of his late daughter Emman's interview for "Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition."
According to the Kapuso host, the clip was shared to him by ABS-CBN COO Cory Vidanes when the latter visited Emman's wake.
"We agreed not to post it until [PBB Celebrity Collab Edition] season ended. Would my Emmansky be a good housemate?" Kuya Kim wrote in the caption.
In the clip, Emman prided herself on her authenticity, saying, "I pride myself on being authentic and posting what I feel like is true to me."
She also shared about her passion for mental health and how she has wanted to study psychology since she was young.
"I've wanted to take psychology since I was very very young because I noticed the lack of mental health resources in the Philippines. Ever since then it's always kind of inspired me to pursue this industry," she said.
She likewise shared about her family, expressing her gratitude to her parents for working "so hard to give me the life that I have."
"I got to get a lot closer to them in the past couple years," she said of them. "I have an older brother and older sister. I'm the bunso. Once they went off to college we got a lot closer."
When asked what would make her an interesting housemate, Emman quipped that it could be funny that she does not speak Tagalog well. She added that her extroverted and friendly nature would allow her to thrive inside Kuya's house.
"I think one thing that could be really funny is just that I can't speak Tagalog. I think I'm also a very extroverted person. I love to make friends with people. I talk to people just for the fun of it," she said.
"Anyone who knows me personally know show outgoing I am and I think being placed in that kind of environment would also help me thrive hopefully," she added.
Emman passed away in October 2025. She was 19 years old.
To pay tribute to Emman, Kuya Kim has been sharing old photos and videos of the late influencer and Sparkle talent on social media.
Sparkle GMA Artist Center has also launched a kindness advocacy campaign in Emman's honor.
—CDC, GMA Integrated News
