Shay Mitchell

Shay Mitchell (born Shay Mitchell) is Shay Mitchell is a Canadian model, actor as well as a businesswoman. Most famously, she is Emily Fields from the Freeform television series Pretty Little Liars. Shay Lo was the name that was given to the Jennifer Lopez Mitchell admirer by her friends. Her love for the performing arts began in childhood. She discussed with her parents about the possibility to become a professional in the field. In Toronto, after a successful professional career in modeling and dancing, she decided to take on the acting profession a go. Mitchell started her acting career by appearing in a series of television commercials. After receiving guest roles and some small roles in TV, she received her first break Pretty Little Liars when cast as Emily Fields. Both critics and her fans were impressed with her performance. Her next step was to make a mark on the big screen with films like Dreamland, Mother's Day and The Possession of Hannah Grace. Her role in the The psychological thriller series You that earned her wider recognition. Shay Mitchell also has a writing career. With Michaela Blayne, she penned an adult novel called Bliss.