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
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]