Shay Mitchell

Shay Mitchell has been a Canadian actor, model and entrepreneur for over 10 years. Her best-known role is as Emily Fields on the Freeform show Pretty Little Liars. She is a huge admirer of Jennifer Lopez Mitchell came to be referred to by the name Shay Lo among her friends. In her early childhood she was captivated by her passion for the performing arts and discussed with her parents her desire to pursue an acting career. After exceling in dance and modeling, she wanted to try to become an actor and took acting lessons in Toronto. Mitchell started her acting career by appearing in a series of television commercials. After landing guest roles and some small roles in television, she got her first major break on Pretty Little Liars when cast in the role of Emily Fields. Critics and fans both praised her for her talent. She then made her mark on the film industry with Dreamland and Mother's Day. She gained wider recognition for her role as the protagonist in the psychological thriller You. Shay Mitchell's writing talents aren't limited to acting. With Michaela Blney, she wrote the adult-oriented book Bliss.