Emman Nimedez

Emmanuel Luis Nimedez (also known as Emman Nimedez or Emman) (April 3, 1999 – August 16, 2020) was a Filipino YouTuber, director, 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]

Emman Nimedez
Personal information
BornEmmanuel Luis Nimedez
(1999-04-03)April 3, 1999
Quezon City, Philippines
DiedAugust 16, 2020(2020-08-16) (aged 21)
Quezon City, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
OccupationYouTuber
YouTube information
Channel
Years active2011–2020
Genre
Subscribers2.75 million
Total views126 million
NetworkTier One[1]
Associated acts
  • Cong TV
  • Roger Raker
100,000 subscribers 2017
1,000,000 subscribers 2020
Updated: 16 December 2020

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]

YouTube channel

Emman Nimedez started making YouTube videos in 2011 but only rose to fame in 2017 for his parody of Korean dramas.

Discography

Singles
Title Year Album Reference
"Teka Lang" 2020 Non-album singles [6]
"Kung Pwede Lang" [7]
"Uuwian" [8]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Production Notes Reference
2017 Loving in Tandem Teggy Star Cinema Credited as Emman Dolores. [9]
2019 Tayo Na Sa Huling Buwan ng Taon TBA Studios [10]

Television
Year Title Role Network Reference
2015-2016 Luv U Emman Abenida ABS-CBN [11]
2019 Jhon en Martian Pippen iWant [12]

Accolades
Year Award Giving Body Category Work Notes Result Reference
2021 6th Wish Music Awards Wish Contemporary R&B Song of the Year "Teka Lang" Posthumous nomination. Won [13][14]

Death

Nimedez was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia on May 17, 2020 and underwent chemotherapy until August 12, 2020.[15]

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 critical and unstable condition, on August 16, Nimedez died after battling with leukemia.[16][17] He was buried on August 22, 2020 at Himlayang Pilipino Cemetery, Pasong Tamo, Quezon City. His father, Louie Nimedez and fellow YouTuber Lincoln Velasquez (Cong TV) gave their eulogies during his funeral.[18]

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.[19][20]

References
  1. "Emman Nimedez on Tier One". tier.one.
  2. "YouTube vlogger Emman Nimedez dies after battle with cancer". cnnphilippines.com. August 16, 2020. Retrieved 2020-08-17.
  3. "Michelle Vito, Jairus Aquino mourn passing of vlogger Emman Nimedez". kami.com.ph. 17 August 2020. Retrieved 2020-08-19.
  4. Jules, Vivas (August 16, 2020). "Popular Youtuber Emman Nimedez dies". mb.com.ph. Retrieved 2020-08-17.
  5. Wang, Nickie (August 16, 2020). "Youtuber Emman Nimedez dies at age 21". manilastandard.net. Retrieved 2020-08-17.
  6. "Teka Lang - song by Emman". Spotify.
  7. "Kung Pwede Lang - song by Emman". Spotify.
  8. "Uuwian - song by Emman". Spotify.
  9. "Loving in Tandem (2017)". IMDb.
  10. "Us, at the End of the Year (2019)". IMDb.
  11. "Luv U (TV series 2015-2016)". IMDb.
  12. "Jhon en Martian (TV series 2019)". IMDb.
  13. "6th Wish 107.5 Music Awards: Complete List of Winners". Wish 107.5. 17 January 2021. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
  14. "The 2021 Wish 107.5 Music Awards: Official List of Nominees". Wish 107.5. Retrieved 27 October 2020.
  15. Bravo, John Philip (17 May 2020). "YouTuber Emman Nimedez diagnosed with cancer". rappler.com. Retrieved 2020-08-17.
  16. "YouTube vlogger Emman Nimedez dies after battle with leukemia". inquirer.net. 16 August 2020. Retrieved 2020-08-17.
  17. "Emman Nimedez Death". news.abs-cbn.com. 16 August 2020. Retrieved 2020-08-17.
  18. Louie, retrieved 2020-08-24
  19. Garcia, William (6 October 2020). "Ben&Ben, SB19 and more to pay tribute to Emman Nimedez, Lloyd Cadena in YouTube Fanfest". GMA News. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
  20. "Ben&Ben, other artists to pay tribute to Lloyd Cadena, Emman Nimedez in YouTube fest". CNN Philippines. 6 October 2020. Retrieved 6 October 2020.


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