Vic Sotto to File Complaint Against Darryl Yap for "The R*pist of Pepsi Paloma" Trailer

•  Vic Sotto Takes Legal Action Against Darryl Yap

• Sotto vs. Yap: Legal Battle Over Pepsi Paloma Film

• "The R*pist of Pepsi Paloma" Film Sparks Legal Battle Between Sotto and Yap

• Vic Sotto to Sue Yap Over Controversial Pepsi Paloma Film Teaser

 

Veteran actor and television host Vic Sotto is taking legal action against filmmaker Darryl Yap over the controversial film "The R*pist of Pepsi Paloma." The move comes after Yap released a teaser for the film, which explicitly names Sotto in connection with the tragic death of Pepsi Paloma in 1985.

Sotto, a prominent figure in Philippine entertainment and a host of the long-running noontime show Eat Bulaga, is reportedly filing a complaint at the Muntinlupa City Regional Trial Court on January 9th. He will be accompanied by his legal counsel.

The controversy stems from Yap's decision to produce, write, and direct a film that revisits the highly sensitive case of Pepsi Paloma, a Filipino-American actress who was found dead in an apparent suicide. The case was marred by allegations of sexual assault against Sotto and two other comedians, which were later recanted.

Here are some of the lines from the teaser 1:

Gina: "Ipaliwanag mo sa akin! Magsabi ka sa akin! Ipaliwanag mo, dahil hindi ko naiintindihan.

"Pepsi sumagot ka! Ni-rape ka ba ni Vic Sotto?"

Rhed: "Oo!"

Following the teaser is a caption:

"LABAN O BAWI

"Teaser 1

 

The movie was starred by Gina Alajar in the role of "Charito" and Rhed Bustamante as "Pepsi".

Yap's film, "The R*pist of Pepsi Paloma," has sparked outrage and reignited discussions surrounding the decades-old controversy. While Yap claims the film aims to shed light on Paloma's life and experiences, Sotto's camp views the inclusion of his name and the film's portrayal as defamatory.

This legal action marks a significant development in the ongoing saga surrounding Pepsi Paloma's case. It highlights the complexities of revisiting sensitive historical events and the potential legal ramifications of portraying real-life individuals in a controversial light.

Further details about the specific charges and the accusations made in the film's teaser are expected to be revealed as the legal proceedings unfold. This case is likely to draw significant public attention and fuel further debate about artistic freedom, responsibility, and the ethical considerations of depicting real-life tragedies on screen.