Shay Mitchell

Shay Mitchell has been a Canadian actress, model, and business owner for over ten years. Most famous for playing Emily Fields, she is one of the stars on the Freeform TV show Pretty Little Liars. An avid fan of Jennifer Lopez Mitchell came to be referred to as Shay Lo among her friends. Her love for the acting began when she was a child. She discussed with her family about the idea to become a professional within this area. In Toronto, after a successful model and dance career, she decided to take on acting a try. Mitchell's big break was following her landing a number of commercials as well as guest spots on the TV show "The X-Files," Mitchell was chosen for the role of Emily Fields. Fans and critics alike praised the quality of her acting. The Possession of Hannah Grace, Mother's Day, and Dreamland were just some of the films that helped her become a household name on screen. The psycho thriller You, in which she was a part of, earned her more recognition. Alongside acting Shay Mitchell has also ventured into writing. She wrote the adult novel Bliss together with Michaela Blaney.