Shay Mitchell

Shay Mitchell (born Shay Mitchell) is Shay Mitchell is a Canadian actor, model and businesswoman. She is best known for her character Emily Fields in the Freeform show Pretty Little Liars. She is a huge fan of Jennifer Lopez Mitchell came to be referred to for her role as Shay Lo among her friends. When she was a kid, Shay Lo developed an interest in performing arts. She even discussed with her parents about the possibility of going into this field. After becoming proficient in dancing and modeling, Mitchell wanted to study acting. She took acting classes in Toronto. After scoring a couple of commercials as well as guest roles on TV shows Mitchell was able to get her breakthrough when she was cast to play the role of Emily Fields in Pretty Little Liars. Both critics and her fans praised the quality of her acting. She then had her first big screen appearance in Dreamland Mother's Day The Possession of Hannah Grace. The role she played in the psychological thriller series You that earned her wider recognition. Shay Mitchell is not only an actor but has also written. Alongside Michaela Blayne, she co-wrote the adult-oriented novel Bliss.