Emman Nimedez
Emmanuel Luis D. Nimedez (April 3, 1999 – August 16, 2020), also known as Emman Nimedez or Emman, was a Filipino YouTuber, director, singer, actor, and filmmaker known for his short film, covers, and parody videos.[2] He also appeared in showbiz in the ABS-CBN sitcom Luv U with Jairus Aquino and Michelle Vito.[3]
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Born | Emmanuel Luis D. Nimedez April 3, 1999 Quezon City, Philippines | |||||||||
Died | August 16, 2020 21) Quezon City, Philippines | (aged|||||||||
Occupation | YouTuber | |||||||||
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Channels | EmmanNimedezTV | |||||||||
Years active | 2011–2020 | |||||||||
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Subscribers | 2.77 million | |||||||||
Total views | 135 million | |||||||||
Network | Tier One[1] | |||||||||
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Last updated: November 15, 2021 |
Nimedez rose to popularity in 2017 for his parody videos of Korean dramas that went viral online. The last video he was able to produce was a lyric video of his song "Uuwian".[4][5]
Career
Emman Nimedez started making YouTube videos in 2011 but only rose to fame in 2017 for his parody of Korean dramas.
Discography
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Production company | Ref. |
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2017 | Loving in Tandem | Teggy | Star Cinema | |
2019 | Tayo Na sa Huling Buwan ng Taon | Unknown | TBA Studios |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Network | Ref. |
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2015–2016 | Luv U | Emman Abenida | ABS-CBN | [10] |
2017-18 | La Luna Sangre | Guest cast | ABS-CBN | |
2017-18 | Pusong Ligaw | Tisoy | ABS-CBN | |
2019 | Jhon en Martian | Pippen | iWant |
Accolades
Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Work | Notes | Result | Ref. |
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2021 | 6th Wish Music Awards | Wish Contemporary R&B Song of the Year | "Teka Lang" | Posthumous nomination. | Won | [11][12] |
Death
Nimedez was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia on May 17, 2020, and underwent chemotherapy until August 12, 2020.[13]
On August 13, 2020, Nimedez was rushed to the Intensive Care Unit at St. Luke's Medical Center – Quezon City due to kidney failure and blood complications and was in critical condition. After three days of battling a critical and unstable condition, on August 16, Nimedez died battling leukemia, at the age of 21.[14][15] He was buried on August 22, 2020, at Himlayang Pilipino Cemetery, Pasong Tamo, Quezon City. His father, Louie Nimedez, and fellow YouTuber Cong TV gave their eulogies during his funeral.[16]
Tribute
On October 11, 2020, Nimedez and fellow YouTuber Lloyd Cadena (who died on September 4) were honored by Raiza Contawi in the Philippine segment of YouTube FanFest 2020.[17][18]
References
- "Emman Nimedez on Tier One". tier.one.
- "YouTube vlogger Emman Nimedez dies after battle with cancer". cnnphilippines.com. August 16, 2020. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- "Michelle Vito, Jairus Aquino mourn passing of vlogger Emman Nimedez". kami.com.ph. August 17, 2020. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
- Jules, Vivas (August 16, 2020). "Popular Youtuber Emman Nimedez dies". mb.com.ph. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- Wang, Nickie (August 16, 2020). "Youtuber Emman Nimedez dies at age 21". manilastandard.net. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- "Teka Lang - song by Emman". Spotify.
- "Kung Pwede Lang - song by Emman". Spotify.
- "Uuwian - song by Emman". Spotify.
- "Simula - song by Emman". Spotify.
- Matalog, Patricia. "PHOTOS: Celebrities pay tribute to late Youtube star Emman Nimedez | Star Cinema". starcinema.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved December 14, 2021.
- "6th Wish 107.5 Music Awards: Complete List of Winners". Wish 107.5. January 17, 2021. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
- "The 2021 Wish 107.5 Music Awards: Official List of Nominees". Wish 107.5. October 23, 2020. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
- Bravo, John Philip (May 17, 2020). "YouTuber Emman Nimedez diagnosed with cancer". rappler.com. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- "YouTube vlogger Emman Nimedez dies after battle with leukemia". inquirer.net. August 16, 2020. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- "Emman Nimedez Death". news.abs-cbn.com. August 16, 2020. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- Louie, retrieved August 24, 2020
- Garcia, William (October 6, 2020). "Ben&Ben, SB19 and more to pay tribute to Emman Nimedez, Lloyd Cadena in YouTube Fanfest". GMA News. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
- "Ben&Ben, other artists to pay tribute to Lloyd Cadena, Emman Nimedez in YouTube fest". CNN Philippines. October 6, 2020. Retrieved October 6, 2020.