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Kim Atienza
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Atienza as Tim in Shake, Rattle & Roll XV (2014)
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Alejandro Ilagan Atienza
January 24, 1967 Malate, Manila, Philippines
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| Other names | Kuya Kim |
| Alma mater | University of the Philippines Diliman |
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| Political party | Liberal (1998–2004) |
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Felicia Hung (m. 2002)
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| Children | 3 |
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| Member of the Manila City Council from the 5th district | |
| In office June 30, 1995 – June 30, 2004 |
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| YouTube information | |
| Years active | 2020–present |
| Genre | Vlogs |
| Subscribers | 363 thousand |
| Total views | 14.4 million |
| Subscriber and view counts updated as of May 3, 2023. | |
Alejandro "Kim" Ilagan Atienza (born January 24, 1967) is a well-known Filipino television host. Many people know him as Kuya Kim. He is famous for sharing interesting facts and trivia on TV and radio.
Before becoming a popular TV personality, Kuya Kim was a councilor in Manila for nine years. He is the oldest son of former Manila Mayor Lito Atienza. Today, he works at GMA Network. He presents segments on news shows like 24 Oras and 24 Oras Weekend. He also hosts the game show TiktoClock and the infotainment program Dami Mong Alam, Kuya Kim!.
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Education
In 1984, Kim Atienza started studying Education at the University of Santo Tomas. A year later, he moved to the University of Philippines Diliman. There, he earned a degree in Film and Audiovisual Communication. It took him seven years to finish college. He once said he didn't like school much, but he loved learning on his own.
Career
Political Journey (1995–2004)
Kim Atienza was involved in politics for twelve years. From 1995 to 2004, he served as a councilor for the 5th district of Manila. A councilor is like a local leader who helps make decisions for the city.
One famous event during his time as councilor happened in 1998. He proposed a resolution to declare actress Claire Danes as persona non grata. This means she was no longer welcome in the city. This happened after she made comments about Manila's cleanliness.
In 2004, he ran to become a representative for Manila but did not win. His father, who was then the mayor, asked him to run for mayor in 2007. However, Kim Atienza decided to leave politics. He said the world of politics felt "scary" to him.
Radio and TV Work (1987–Present)
Kim Atienza started his career in broadcasting in the early 1990s. He was an anchor for a morning newscast called "Mata ng Agila" on DZEC Radyo Agila 1062.
He began working on TV by hosting "Animalandia" on Magandang Umaga, Pilipinas. He also did voice acting in the 90s. He was the voice of Takeru (renamed Michael Joe) in the Japanese show Hikari Sentai Maskman. He also voiced Steve Armstrong in the Filipino version of the 1999 Voltes V film.
He became a weather tracker for ABS-CBN's TV Patrol. After the original weather presenter, Ernie Baron, passed away in 2006, Kim Atienza became the main weather anchor.
In 2009, he left the morning show Umagang Kay Ganda. He then joined It's Showtime, which was a variety show. On March 24, 2008, he started hosting his own show, Matanglawin. This show became very popular for its educational and trivia segments.
He also returned to radio in 2018. He co-hosted "Sakto" on Radyo 630 with Amy Perez-Castillo.
On September 29, 2021, Kim Atienza announced he was leaving ABS-CBN. He moved to GMA Network on October 1, 2021. His last appearance on TV Patrol was on that same day. He officially joined GMA's competing newscast, 24 Oras, on October 4. He started his own segment called "#KuyaKimAnoNa" on October 11.
He also hosted other shows on GMA. He was a main host for Mars Pa More from November 2021 to 2022. He also hosted Dapat Alam Mo! on GTV from October 2021 to October 2024. In July 2022, he became a lead host for the noontime variety game show TiktoClock.
Personal Life
Family
Kim Atienza is married to Felicia Hung. They have three children named Jose III, Eliana, and Emman. Felicia is the president and a founder of the Chinese International School Manila. Kim Atienza loves sports. He is a dedicated marathon runner, triathlete, and cyclist. His father is politician Lito Atienza, and his siblings are Ali Atienza, Maile Atienza, and Chi Atienza.
His daughter, Eliana Atienza, studied at the University of Pennsylvania.
Health and Recovery
In 2010, Kim Atienza had a stroke. Later, in 2013, he was diagnosed with Guillain–Barré syndrome. This is a rare condition that affects the nervous system.
Kim Atienza fully recovered from these health challenges. Since then, he has completed many marathons and Ironman races. He continues to compete in sports events and often leads in his age group.
Filmography
Television
- Muscles in Motion (1987)
- Sports Review (1991–1993)
- Daimos (1993) as Kazuya Ryuzaki (Richard Hartford) (Voice Dubber)
- Hikari Sentai Maskman (1989–1990, 1993–1998) as Takeru (Michael Joe) (Voice Dubber)
- Ultraman Ace (1993) as Captain Mura (Voice Dubber)
- Magma Man (1993) as Misakey (Voice Dubber)
- Voltes V (1999) as Kenichi Go (Steve Armstrong) (Voice Dubber)
- Magandang Umaga Pilipinas (2004–2007) – Host
- Umagang Kay Ganda (2007–2009) – Host
- Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal (2007) – Celebrity player
- TV Patrol (2006–2021) – Weatherman and segment anchor
- Entertainment Live (2008–2012) – Co-Host
- Matanglawin (2008–2020) – Host
- It's Showtime (2009–2016; 2019–2020) – Co-host
- Magpasikat (2010) – Co-host
- Barangay DOS! (2011) – Host
- 24 Oras (2021–present) – #KuyaKimAnoNa segment anchor
- 24 Oras Weekend (2023–present) – #KuyaKimAnoNa segment anchor
- Dapat Alam Mo! (2021–2024) – Main host
- Mars Pa More (2021–2022) – Main host
- TiktoClock (2022–present) – Lead host
- Zero Kilometers Away (2023)
- Dami Mong Alam, Kuya Kim! (2024–present) – Host
Film
- Saan Nagtatago Si Happiness (2006) – First film role
- Astig (2009)
- Wapakman (2009)
- Here Comes the Bride (2010) – Cameo
- Shake, Rattle & Roll XV (2014) – "Flight 666" segment
- Expressway (2016)
- Here Comes the Groom (2023) – Cameo
- Shake, Rattle & Roll Extreme (2023) – "Glitch" segment, Cameo
- GG: Good Game (2024) – Cameo
Radio
- Sakto (DZMM) (2018–2020)
Awards
- 29th Star Awards for Television Best Education Program Host – for Matanglawin
- 28th Star Awards for Television Best Education Program Host – for Matanglawin
- 26th Star Awards for Television Best Education or Children's Program Host – for Matanglawin
- 25th Star Awards for Television Best Educational Program Host – for Matanglawin
- 24th Star Awards for Television Best Educational Program Host – for Matanglawin
- 22nd Star Awards for Television Best Educational Program Host – for Matanglawin
- 32nd Star Awards for Television Best Educational Program Host – for Matanglawin
- 26th Star Awards for Television Best Game or Reality Show Host – for It's Showtime
- 2015 KBP Golden Dove Awards for Best Children's Show – for Matanglawin
- 2008 KBP Golden Dove Awards for Best Children's Show – for Matanglawin
- 2007 KBP Golden Dove Awards for Best Children's Show – for Matanglawin
- 2015 Golden Screen Awards for Outstanding Natural History Wildlife Program Host and Show – for Matanglawin
- 2012 Golden Screen Awards for Outstanding Natural History Wildlife Program Host and Show – for Matanglawin
- 2011 Golden Screen Awards for Outstanding Natural History Wildlife Program Host and Show – for Matanglawin
