Kuya Kim finds strength in faith, shares light moment with Camille Prats

Kapuso news personality Kuya Kim Atienza opened up about navigating the deepest grief of his life following the recent passing of his daughter, sharing that it is his unshakable faith in God that continues to carry him through.

In an emotional interview on Fast Talk with Boy Abunda, he reflected on how his walk with Christ has become his source of peace despite the unimaginable pain.

“I am so thankful that I have the Lord. I am so thankful that I discovered Jesus Christ early on in 2013. Because if not for the Lord, there is nothing else to hold on to now. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. I’ve never been as broken as I am now. I’ve never been as heartbroken as I am now. Yet, despite the pain and despite the grief, I have peace.” he said, revealing the depth of his heartbreak and the strength he draws from Scripture.

Even in this difficult season, Kuya Kim found moments of lightness through the people who surround him—especially his colleagues from GMA’s TiktoClock. He recalled a viral, unexpectedly funny moment with Camille Prats that managed to lift his spirits during a time of mourning. “Nakakatawa ’yan.

Ginawa nila sa TiktoClock ’yan. Para, kase… namatayan ako eh. Nag-spiels muna sila, sinabi nila, ‘Kuya Kim, mahal ka namin.!’ Sabay pasok si Camille Prats. Pagtingin ko, trending na siya eh. Siguro may five thousand comments na nung nakita ko eh. At natawa ako, Boy. Natanggal ang lungkot ko. Very effective si Camille Prats sa akin. Talagang pag nakikita ko, hanggang ngayon natatawa pa rin ako. Siya na ang pambansang dopamine. Dopamine of Asia. Ang mahal nating Mars, Camille Prats!”

Through grief and healing, Kuya Kim’s story is a testament to faith and the healing power of community—even the moments meant simply to make someone laugh.