Shay Mitchell

Shay Mitchell has been a Canadian actress, model, and businesswoman for more than ten years. Her best-known role is as Emily Fields on the Freeform show Pretty Little Liars. A big admirer of Jennifer Lopez Mitchell came to become known by the name Shay Lo among her friends. As a child she discovered a passion for the performing arts and spoke to her parents about her dream of having an acting career. The acting abilities of her improved after she was a pro in dance and modelling. Mitchell started her acting career by appearing in a series of television commercials. After landing guest roles and a few small parts in television, she scored her first big break in Pretty Little Liars when cast in the role of Emily Fields. The critics and fans alike praised Mitchell's acting abilities. The actress made her big screen debut with Dreamland Mother's Day The Possession of Hannah Grace. She starred in Psychological thrillers You which earned her greater recognition. Shay Mitchell is not only an actor, but she is also a writer. Together with Michaela Blayne, Mitchell wrote the adult book Bliss.