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The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma

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The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma
Teaser poster
Directed byDarryl Yap
Written byDarryl Yap
Produced byDarryl Yap
Starring
Production
company
VinCentiments
Release date
  • February 2025 (2025-02)
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma is an upcoming Philippine biographical crime drama film written and directed by Darryl Yap. It stars Rhed Bustamante, Mon Confiado, Gina Alajar, Andres Balano Jr. and Shamaine Buencamino. This is the first ever film of Darryl Yap that Vic del Rosario (Head of Viva Films) didn't produce.[1]

Cast

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Production

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Director Darryl Yap gained interest to make a film about the life story of the deceased Pepsi Paloma because they have the same hometown and he announced it on October 28, 2024.[5][6][7]

The film was revealed when director Darryl Yap posted in his social media account a teaser poster of the film together with the cast and a teaser trailer on January 1, 2025.[8][9]

Release

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The film is set to release in February 2025.

Marketing

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Director Darryl Yap released in his social media account the teaser trailer of the film together with a cast and a teaser posters on January 1, 2025.

After the release of the teaser trailer of the film which mentioned the name and confirming that Pepsi Paloma was raped by Vic Sotto, the teaser ignited online discussions and mixed reaction from netizens, some praising Yap's bold storytelling and others criticizing the film's possible impact on Pepsi's family and its sensitive nature. Some critics called Yap disrespectful and insulting and questioned director Yap about his intentions. In a social media post director Darryl Yap defended his upcoming film and said that the film is not about "TVJ" (Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon) but it's about Pepsi Paloma.[10][11][12]

Lawsuit

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On January 9, 2025, a Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court granted Sotto's petition and issued a writ of habeas data. The prerogative writ ordered the censorship of portions of the Pepsi Paloma promotional teaser trailer and at the same time required respondent Darryl Yap to submit an answer.[13] In Cristy FerMinute, lawyer Enrique "Buko" V. Dela Cruz, Jr. revealed that Sotto's daughter Talitha "Tali" Maria Luna was subject of school bullying because of Yap's alleged defamation.[14]

According to a news update from TV5, Eat Bulaga! host and veteran actor Vic Sotto with his legal counsel filed on January 9, 2025, complaints against filmmaker Darryl Yap with the Muntinlupa City Regional Trial Court after the teaser trailer mentioned his name and it trends on social media.[15] Director Darryl Yap is facing 19 counts of violation for cyberlibel and damages amounting ₱35 million under Section 4 of Republic Act No. 10175, also known as the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012.[16]

References

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  1. ^ Santiago, Ervin. "Boss Vic tinanggihan ang Pepsi Paloma movie ni Darryl dahil sa TVJ?". Inquirer Bandera. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
  2. ^ De Leon, Richard (January 2, 2025). "Sino si Rhed Bustamante, ang gaganap na 'Pepsi Paloma' sa pelikula ni Darryl Yap?" [Who is Rhed Bustamante, the one who will portray 'Pepsi Paloma' in Darryl Yap's movie?]. Balita (in Filipino). Manila Bulletin. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  3. ^ "Gina Alajar to portray Charito Solis in Darryl Yap's 'The Rapist of Pepsi Paloma'". Lionheartv. January 2, 2025. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  4. ^ "Mon Confiado aawra bilang Rey dela Cruz sa Pepsi Paloma biopic" [Mon Confiado will embody Rey dela Cruz in Pepsi Paloma biopic] (in Filipino). Pinoy Publiko. December 30, 2024. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  5. ^ Gabinete, Jojo. "Darryl Yap nag-ingay agad with The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma teaser". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  6. ^ Santiago, Ervin (October 30, 2024). "'The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma' next movie ni Darryl Yap, sino ang bida?" [‘The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma’ next movie of Darryl Yap, who are the leads?]. Inquirer Bandera (in Filipino). Philippne Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  7. ^ Brosas, Alex (October 31, 2024). "Darryl yap to meg Pepsi Paloma movie". Daily Tribune. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  8. ^ Bonoan, Reggee (January 2, 2025). "Vic nabanggit sa teaser ng The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma, trending agad-agad" [Vic mentioned in teaser of The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma, instantly trending]. Inquirer Bandera (in Filipino). Philippne Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  9. ^ Vivar, Vinia (January 2, 2025). "Pelikula ni Darryl kay Pepsi Paloma, nag-viral!" [Movie of Darryl about Pepsi Paloma, viral!]. Pang-Masa (in Filipino). The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  10. ^ "Darryl Yap defends upcoming Pepsi Paloma film amid backlash over teaser". The global Filipino Magazine. January 2, 2025. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  11. ^ De Leon, Richard (January 2, 2025). "'The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma' produced nga ba ng mga Jalosjos, kalaban ni Vico?". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  12. ^ De Leon, Richard (January 2, 2025). "Vic Sotto, trending matapos mabanggit sa teaser ng 'The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma'" [Vic Sotto, trends after mention in teaser of 'The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma']. Balita (in Filipino). Manila Bulletin. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  13. ^ Bonoan, Reggee (January 10, 2025). "Muntinlupa RTC orders Darryl Yap to answer Vic Sotto's habeas data petition". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 10, 2025.
  14. ^ Bonoan, Reggee (January 10, 2025). "Vic Sotto pinalagan si Darryl Yap dahil 'binu-bully' na sa eskwelahan si Tali" [Vic Sotto named Darryl Yap for bullying of Tali in school]. Inquirer Bandera. Retrieved January 10, 2025.
  15. ^ Escuadro, Kiko (January 8, 2025). "Vic Sotto to file complaint against Darryl Yap". Daily Tribune. Retrieved January 8, 2025.
  16. ^ Reyes, Juno (January 9, 2025). "Vic Sotto files complaint vs Darryl Yap for Pepsi Paloma movie trailer". Rappler. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
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