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Sparkle GMA Artist Center releases statement following Emman Atienza's death
Sparkle GMA Artist Center has released a statement following the death of its artist, Emman Atienza.
On Friday, Sparkle paid tribute to the late influencer and offered condolences to her family.
"Sparkle GMA Artist Center deeply mourns the passing of Emman Atienza. Our sincere condolences go out to her family and loved ones," the agency said in the caption.
"She will always be remembered as a cherished part of the Sparkle and Status by Sparkle family."
Emman was among the artists under Status by Sparkle, the official digital arm of Sparkle. She joined the agency in October 2024.
Emman's parents, Kim Atienza and Felicia Hung, announced her "unexpected passing" on Friday morning. She was 19 years old.
In what would be her last broadcast message on Instagram, posted on September 1, she opened up about the pressures of social media and taking a break from TikTok.
According to Emman, she began posting on TikTok in 2024 "as a little diary & as exposure therapy because i was very insecure of my looks and personality for a long time."
Through social media, the young artist found community and support through her thousands of followers.
However, she also opened up about the negativity she faced online, which had taken its toll on her.
"But i feel like the hate has piled up in my head subconsciously. every time i post, i feel excited but also anxious and dreadful knowing there's going to be some hate i'll have to force myself to ignore," she wrote.
At the end of her message, she said she would be deactivating her TikTok account indefinitely and expressed her gratitude to her followers.
Emman's TikTok account is active, as of writing.
—CDC, GMA Integrated News
