Shay Mitchell

Shay Mitchell (born Shay Mitchell) is a Canadian actor, model as well as a businesswoman. Her most famous work is her part as Emily Fields in the Freeform show Pretty Little Liars. Shay Lo was the name assigned to an Jennifer Lopez Mitchell admirer by her friends. Shay Lo discovered a love for the performing arts as a child and was even talking to her parents about pursuing careers in this. In Toronto following a thriving career in dancing and modeling she decided to take on the acting profession a go. After securing a few commercials as well as guest roles on television series Mitchell was able to get her breakthrough after being cast to play the role of Emily Fields in Pretty Little Liars. Both critics and her fans praised the quality of her performance. The Possession of Hannah Grace and Mother's Day were among her first films on the big screen. The role she played in the psychological thriller You It brought her more fame. In addition to acting, Shay Mitchell has also ventured into writing; she co-authored the adult novel Bliss along with Michaela Blaney.