Shay Mitchell

Shay Mitchell (born Shay Mitchell) is a Canadian actor, model as well as a businesswoman. Her most famous work is her role as Emily Fields in the Freeform show Pretty Little Liars. Shay Lo was the name assigned to the Jennifer Lopez Mitchell admirer by her friends. When she was a kid Shay Lo began to develop an interest in the performing arts. Shay Lo even talked to her parents about the possibility of going into this field. When she was able to perform well in dance and modeling, she wanted to learn acting. So she took lessons in Toronto. After securing a few commercials as well as guest roles on television series Mitchell received her first big break when she was cast as Emily Fields in Pretty Little Liars. Her acting talents were well-respected by both critics and fans. Her next step was to create a name for herself on the screen, with films like Dreamland, Mother's Day and The Possession of Hannah Grace. The actress gained more fame due to her role in the The psychological drama You. Shay Mitchell, in addition to her acting career, has also ventured into the realm of writing. She co-wrote a book written for adults, titled Bliss along with Michaela Blaney.