The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma
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| Directed by | Darryl Yap |
| Written by | Darryl Yap |
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Production company | VinCentiments |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
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.
Cast
[edit]- Rhed Bustamante as Delia Dueñas Smith also known as Pepsi Paloma.[1]
- Gina Alajar as Charito Solis[2]
- Mon Confiado as Rey Dela Cruz, Paloma's talent manager.[3]
- Andres Balano Jr. as Richie D'Horsie
- Shamaine Buencamino as Lydia Duena Whitley, the mother of Paloma.
- Rosanna Roces as Divina Valencia
Production
[edit]Director Darryl Yap gain 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.[4][5][6]
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.[7][8]
Controversy
[edit]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.[9][10][11]
Release
[edit]The film is set to release in February 2025.
References
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ "Gina Alajar to portray Charito Solis in Darryl Yap's 'The Rapist of Pepsi Paloma'". Lionheartv. January 2, 2025. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Gabinete, Jojo. "Darryl Yap nag-ingay agad with The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma teaser". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Brosas, Alex (October 31, 2024). "Darryl yap to meg Pepsi Paloma movie". Daily Tribune. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Darryl Yap defends upcoming Pepsi Paloma film amid backlash over teaser". The global Filipino Magazine. January 2, 2025. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.