Sarsi Emmanuelle Reacts to Darryl Yap’s Movie About Pepsi Paloma
SARSI EMMANUELLE – The former actress raised concerns about the accuracy of Darryl Yap’s upcoming movie about Pepsi Paloma, questioning how the story was developed.
In her comment, which Yap shared online, Sarsi asked, “At sino ang nag-relay ng story sa director? Dba patay na yung tao? Siya lang ang may alam ng totoo. Saan nila kinuha yung story?” Her words implied doubts about the film’s authenticity and raised questions about how Yap approached such a sensitive subject.
Darryl Yap, known for his unapologetic style, didn’t hold back in his response. Taking to social media, he criticized Sarsi’s remarks, saying, “Napakaconvenient kasi dito kay Sarsi Emmanuelle na patay na ang pinag-uusapan. Kegimik yun o totoo? May nagawa ka ba? Bakit? Close ba kayo ni Pepsi? Nung namatay siya saka kayo sumikat! WAG MO KO PALALABASING SINUNGALING. Hintayin mo ang pelikula.”
Yap’s blunt reply quickly went viral, sparking a heated debate among netizens. While some defended his right to tell Pepsi Paloma’s story, others supported Sarsi’s call for a more thoughtful approach to sensitive topics. Sarsi Emmanuelle has yet to respond directly to Yap’s fiery remarks, but the tension between them has only fueled anticipation for the film.
Meanwhile, Sarsi Emmanuelle, whose real name is Maria Jennifer Obregon Mitchell, is a former actress and dancer from the Philippines. She gained fame in the 1980s as one of the “Softdrinks Beauties,” a group of actresses known for their bold and provocative roles, alongside Pepsi Paloma and Coca Nicolas.
Sarsi’s career was marked by a series of notable films, including Snake Sisters (1984), Virgin Forest (1985), and Boatman (1985), the latter earning her a Best Actress nomination at the Gawad Urian Awards. Her other memorable works include White Slavery (1985) and Silip (1986), which showcased her versatility as an actress in tackling daring and socially significant roles.
Her life and career extended into television, with her story being featured on ABS-CBN’s Maalaala Mo Kaya in 2003. She also played a supporting role in the TV series It Might Be You (2003–2004). Sarsi retired from acting in 2006 and has since maintained a private life.