Shay Mitchell

Shay Mitchell has been a Canadian model, actress, and business owner for over ten years. Her most well-known character is Emily Fields on the Freeform show Pretty Little Liars. Shay Lo is the nickname of a Jennifer Lopez Mitchell fan who gained popularity among her acquaintances. She developed a passion for performance arts in her childhood and even talked to her parents about starting a career in the same. After becoming proficient in dancing and modeling, she wanted to study acting. So she took lessons in Toronto. Mitchell began her career in a string of commercials for television. After receiving guest roles and a few small parts in TV, she received her first big break in Pretty Little Liars when cast in the role of Emily Fields. The critics as well as her fans appreciated her acting. The Possession of Hannah Grace, Mother's Day, and Dreamland were some of the films which have made her an international star in the world of screen. Her name gained more attention due to her performance as a psychological thriller in You. Shay Mitchell, in addition acting, has taken a leap into the world of writing. She co-wrote a book for adults called Bliss together with Michaela Blaney.