Filmmaker Darryl Yap said on Saturday, Jan. 11, that there would be a title change for the Philippine release of his controversial film about the late sexy star Pepsi Paloma.
In a Facebook post, Yap unveiled the official poster for the film and explained the rationale behind the dual titles—replacing the provocative international title The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma with the simpler Pepsi Paloma.
“Ang Balita. Ang Intriga. Ang Kontrobersya. Ang Hubad na Katotohanan. The Official Poster of #TROPP #TROPP2025. International Title | The Rapists of #PepsiPaloma. Philippine Cinema Title | Pepsi Paloma,” he wrote.
The film, premiering this year, has drawn significant attention due to its subject matter, focusing on the life and controversies surrounding Paloma, a young actress and alleged victim of abuse who died under mysterious circumstances in 1985.
The announcement came amid ongoing legal troubles for Yap, following the filing of charges by veteran television host and actor Vic Sotto against the director.
Sotto also filed a writ of habeas data against Yap, seeking to protect his reputation and personal data. The petition is scheduled for a hearing at the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court Branch 205 on Jan. 15.
