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LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com)- “Kojak” and “Rush Hour 2″ star Roselyn Sanchez is set to co-write, produce and star in “Yellow,” an independent feature set to shoot in the actress’ native Puerto Rico.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Alfredo De Villa (”Washington Heights”) will direct “Yellow,” which was based on a story by Sanchez and Nacoma Whobrey, scripted by Whobrey.

“Yellow” focuses on a woman haunted by the death of her father and co-stars Bill Duke (”Karen Sisco”), D.B. Sweeney (”The Cutting Edge”), Sully Diaz, Jaime Tirelli and Manny Perez.

Sanchez, whose feature credits include “Boat Trip” and “Chasing Papi,” will next be seen in “Underclassman” and “Edison.” The 35-year-old actress is also joining the cast of CBS’ highly rated procedural “Without a Trace” for its upcoming season. She’s previously been seen on the small screen in “Dragnet,” “Ryan Caulfield: Year One” and “Fame LA.”

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