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Kuya Kim Atienza and family mark first Christmas without daughter Emman

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Peter Andrew Acierto

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<p>Kuya Kim Atienza shared a throwback photo from last year’s Christmas Eve to remember the last time his daughter, Emman Atienza, was physically with them. In an Instagram post, the Kapuso host and broadcaster expressed how much everyone missed Emman during this year’s festivities. </p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-10" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DSq5e98CeBT/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A10%2C%22os%22%3A22703390.700000048%2C%22ls%22%3A6674236%2C%22le%22%3A6674598.200000048%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1014" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-10" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>The Atienza family is celebrating Christmas in New York as shared by the broadcaster in his Instagram post. </p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/10/24/kuya-kim-atienza-s-daughter-emman-passes-away-1148" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Kuya Kim Atienza&#x27;s daughter Emman passes away</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>“This was the last photo of all of us together last Christmas eve. How we miss you dearest Emmansky,” he wrote.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-11" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DSpfq0CDvEb/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A11%2C%22os%22%3A22704233.700000048%2C%22ls%22%3A6674236%2C%22le%22%3A6674598.200000048%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="996" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-11" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>In the photo he shared, the family was all smiles as they celebrated Christmas eve together. Emman was spotted smiling brightly alongside her parents, Kim and Felicia, and siblings, Eliana and Jose. </p><div><br/></div><p>Despite what happened this year, Kim expressed his gratitude towards his faith as he placed his trust in the plans set out for them. He made sure to give thanks to his friends who were with them throughout their darkest moment.</p><div><br/></div><p>“Thank You Jesus for being born to us amidst suffering and the grief. Thank You for the 19 years of Emman. We always trust Your plan. Thank you to all our friends for being with us at our darkest moment,” he added.  </p><div><br/></div><p>Friends and fans shared in the comment section how much they missed Emman and are sent their love towards the family. </p><div><br/></div><p>“Emman you are missed,” Isabelle Daza wrote.</p><p>“Hugs, wishing you a Christmas full of love and comfort,” Apo Hiking Society&#x27;s official account added. </p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/11/4/eliana-atienza-to-sister-emman-atienza-come-back-i-miss-you-1840" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Eliana Atienza to sister Emman Atienza: ‘Come back, I miss you’</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>In a separate post, Kim shared a glimpse of their celebration this year which revolved going around the streets of New York City. Both Eliana and Jose were present alongside their parents during this holiday season. </p><p>“Chilly Christmas greetings from NYC!” he shared. </p><div><br/></div><p>Emman passed away on October 22 which surprised her followers on social media. She was 19 years old at the time of her passing. Fans all over the world shared the memories they had with the late social media personality. </p>

<p>Kim Atienza remembers their last Christmas Eve with their daughter, Emman. </p>

Kim Atienza remembers their last Christmas Eve with their daughter, Emman.

Kuya Kim Atienza and family mark first Christmas without daughter Emman: ‘How we miss you’

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Kuya Kim Atienza and family mark first Christmas without daughter Emman: ‘How we miss you’

Drew Acierto,

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Published December 25, 2025 04:17 PM PHT

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