Shay Mitchell

Shay Mitchell hails from Canada and is an actress, model, businesswoman. The most famous role she has played is 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. Shay Lo discovered a love for the performing arts as a child and even talked to her parents about pursuing an occupation in this field. After exceling at modeling and dance and acting, she decided to test to become an actor and started acting lessons in Toronto. Mitchell landed a few commercials. She also had guest roles on television programs. Her big break occurred when she was hired in the role of Emily Fields. Her acting skills were praised by critics as well as fans. The Possession of Hannah Grace, Mother's Day, and Dreamland were just some of the films which helped her become a household name in the world of screen. She starred in psychological thriller series You that earned her wider recognition. Shay Mitchell also has a writing career. With Michaela Blayne she wrote an adult novel called Bliss.