To beef up interest in his forthcoming movie, his opening salvo for 2025, director Darryl Yap has been teasing his Facebook followers about the development of his latest obra, a film on controversial 1980s nymphet Pepsi Paloma.

“A former child star takes the controversial role of Delia Duena Smith popularly known as PEPSI PALOMA” came his caption on a photo of the young woman who will portray Paloma.

Interestingly, Yap did not provide the name of his star and she was photographed sideways to probably hide her identity.

In his posts, he named the actors participating in the movie.

“Philippines’ Top tier Chameleon Actor Mon Confiado transforms to Dr. Rey Dela Cruz, Pepsi Paloma’s Talent Manager,” he said, sharing Confiado’s photo.

“Multi-awarded actress-director GINA ALAJAR steps into the role of the late screen icon Charito Solis in the upcoming film,” he announced.

“Powerhouse Actress Shamaine Buencamino tackles the role of LYDIA DUENA WHITLEY, the mother of Pepsi Paloma,” he revealed.

Yap explained why he will not be in danger in producing and direction a Pepsi Paloma movie.

“TEASER: 1 JANUARY 2025, pwede lang ako mapahamak sa paggawa ng pelikulang hango sa tunay na buhay — kung magsisinungaling ako. HINDI KO IPAPAHAMAK ANG SARILI KO, HINDI AKO MAGSISINUNGALING (I can be in danger doing a movie based on real life if I am lying),” he intoned.

“Wala akong personal o pulitikal na motibo, hindi kaaway ng mga Sotto ang producer ko, wala akong masamang tinapay sa TVJ (I don’t have personal or political motives. My producer is not the enemy of the Sottos. I don’t have an axe to grind against TVJ),” he added.

Yap believes that it’s not difficult to share a story about truth, more so if it involved a fellow Olongapo resident.

“Si Pepsi Paloma ay Taga-Olongapo, tulad ko. Responsibilidad kong ibandera ang kwento ng aking lungsod at mamamayan nito. MAGANDA MAN O MALAGIM (Pepsi Paloma is from Olongapo, like me.  It’s my responsibility to share the story of my city and its citizens, may it be beautiful or tragic),” he said.