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The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma

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The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma
Philippine theatrical release poster
Directed byDarryl Yap
Screenplay byDarryl Yap
Produced byDarryl Yap
Starring
Production
companies
VinCentiments
Prodmo Productions
Distributed byPinoyFlix Films
Entertainment Production
Release date
  • February 5, 2025 (2025-02-05)
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma, also known as simply Pepsi Paloma for the domestic release, 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 film by Darryl Yap not to be produced and distributed by Viva Films.[1]

Due to controversies surrounding the director and his film that some cinemas in the Philippines rejected the word "Rapist" in the title of the film, Darry Yap changed the title from The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma to Pepsi Paloma for Philippine release and the original title retains for international release.[2][3]

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.[8][9][10]

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.[11][12]

Yap declared the film finished on January 22, 2025 despite the last minute disruption to the process such as the revocation of rights to use certain songs for the film following the legal challenges arising from the teaser.[13]

Release

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The film, now titled Pepsi Paloma for its Philippine release, is scheduled to premiere on February 5, 2025. Its international release will retain the original title The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma.[14] Unnamed distributors of the film withdrew following the lawsuit on the teaser.[13] PinoyFlix Films and Entertainment Production, Inc. are the current distributors of the film.[15]

The film is pending documentary requirements before it could get reviewed by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board.[15]

Marketing

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Yap released to his social media account the teaser trailer of the film together with a cast and teaser poster on January 1, 2025.

After the release of the teaser trailer of the film which mentioned the name and confirming that Paloma was raped by Vic Sotto, the teaser ignited online discussions and mixed reactions from netizens, some praising Yap's bold storytelling and others criticizing the film's possible impact on Paloma'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, Yap defended his upcoming film and said that the film is not about "TVJ" (Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon), but about Pepsi Paloma.[16][17][18]

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.[19] 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.[20]

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 which then trended on social media.[21] 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.[22]

Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court ordered to take down the teaser trailer that Darry Yap released on January 1, Although the teaser trailer was taken down, Judge Liezel Aquiatan allowed the continuation of the film's production and release.[23] In January 28, 2025, Darryl Yap posted on his social media account claiming that his film was being reviewed by MTRCB but in January 29, MTRCB denies the claims that Yap's film is under review due to incomplete requirements.[24]

References

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  1. ^ Santiago, Ervin. "Boss Vic tinanggihan ang Pepsi Paloma movie ni Darryl dahil sa TVJ?". Inquirer Bandera. Archived from the original on January 9, 2025. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
  2. ^ Hicap, Jonathan (January 11, 2025). "Darryl Yap changes Pepsi Paloma film title for PH release, denies personalities behind movie". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on January 23, 2025. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
  3. ^ Hicap, Jonathan (January 13, 2025). "Some PH cinemas refuse to post Pepsi Paloma film with 'rapists' in title". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on January 23, 2025. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "Gina Alajar to portray Charito Solis in Darryl Yap's 'The Rapist of Pepsi Paloma'". Lionheartv. January 2, 2025. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  6. ^ "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. Archived from the original on January 8, 2025. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  7. ^ Sayson, Cris (January 14, 2025). "Juliana Parizcova Segovia to Portray Pepsi Paloma's Makeup Artist". Philnews. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
  8. ^ Gabinete, Jojo. "Darryl Yap nag-ingay agad with The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma teaser". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on January 5, 2025. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  9. ^ 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. Archived from the original on January 8, 2025. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  10. ^ Brosas, Alex (October 31, 2024). "Darryl yap to meg Pepsi Paloma movie". Daily Tribune. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  11. ^ 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. Archived from the original on January 3, 2025. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  12. ^ 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. Archived from the original on January 5, 2025. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  13. ^ a b Pasajol, Anne (23 January 2025). "Darryl Yap says Pepsi Paloma film now finished amid distributors pulling out". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
  14. ^ Hicap, Jonathan (January 11, 2025). "Darryl Yap changes Pepsi Paloma film title for PH release, denies personalities behind movie". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
  15. ^ a b "Pepsi Paloma film 'not under review,' says MTRCB". ABS-CBN News. 29 January 2025. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
  16. ^ "Darryl Yap defends upcoming Pepsi Paloma film amid backlash over teaser". The global Filipino Magazine. January 2, 2025. Archived from the original on January 2, 2025. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  17. ^ De Leon, Richard (January 2, 2025). "'The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma' produced nga ba ng mga Jalosjos, kalaban ni Vico?". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on January 2, 2025. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  18. ^ 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.
  19. ^ Bonoan, Reggee (January 10, 2025). "Muntinlupa RTC orders Darryl Yap to answer Vic Sotto's habeas data petition". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on January 9, 2025. Retrieved January 10, 2025.
  20. ^ Bonoan, Reggee (January 10, 2025). "Vic Sotto pinalagan si Darryl Yap dahil 'binu-bully' na sa eskwelahan si Tali" [Vic Sotto fought back to Darryl Yap for bullying of Tali in school]. Inquirer Bandera. Archived from the original on January 10, 2025. Retrieved January 10, 2025.
  21. ^ Escuadro, Kiko (January 8, 2025). "Vic Sotto to file complaint against Darryl Yap". Daily Tribune. Archived from the original on January 11, 2025. Retrieved January 8, 2025.
  22. ^ Reyes, Juno (January 9, 2025). "Vic Sotto files complaint vs Darryl Yap for Pepsi Paloma movie trailer". Rappler. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
  23. ^ Bolledo, Jairo (January 27, 2025). "Muntinlupa court orders takedown of Pepsi Paloma film teaser". Rappler. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
  24. ^ "MTRCB issues clarification about Darryl Yap's Pepsi Paloma film". GMA Network. January 29, 2025. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
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