The Official Trailer of the Pepsi Paloma Movie
THE RAP*STS OF PEPSI PALOMA – The official trailer of the movie about the late young actress has been released.
The Rap*sts of Pepsi Paloma is an upcoming Filipino film directed by Darryl Yap, centered on the heartbreaking life of the young actress who tragically became a victim of s*xual assault by prominent TV personalities, including Vic Sotto. The movie stars Rhed Bustamante as Pepsi, with Gina Alajar, Mon Confiado, and others in supporting roles.
Yap, who hails from the same hometown as Paloma, decided to bring her story to the screen, hoping to shed light on her untold struggles. The project was first announced in October 2024, with the film’s teaser released in January 2025. The film’s international title is The Rap*sts of Pepsi Paloma, while the Philippine release will be titled simply Pepsi Paloma.
The teaser ignited a wave of online debate, with some applauding Yap’s bold approach and others condemning the potential harm it could cause to Paloma’s family. Yap responded by emphasizing that the film is about Paloma’s life and not about the TV hosts involved.
The controversy took a legal turn when Vic Sotto filed a lawsuit against Yap, claiming defamation after his name was mentioned in the trailer. Sotto’s legal team successfully obtained a court order to censor parts of the teaser, while Yap now faces serious legal repercussions.
VinCentiments has released the official trailer for the movie The Rap*sts of Pepsi Paloma. The trailer previewed what to expect from the upcoming film, including an emotional exchange between the lead stars, generating mixed reactions from the netizens.
Apparently, it appears that the viral scene mentioning Vic Sotto’s name is not included. Meanwhile, the movie will premiere in cinemas on February 5, 2025 which is slated on Pepsi’s 40th death anniversary.