Shay Mitchell

Shay Mitchell is a Canadian actor, model, and businesswoman. Most famously, she is Emily Fields from the Freeform TV show Pretty Little Liars. Shay Lo is the nickname of an avid Jennifer Lopez Mitchell fan who became popular among the group of friends. Her passion for performing arts began in childhood. She spoke to her family about the idea of pursuing a career in this field. Mitchell wanted to study the acting class in Toronto following her success at modeling and dancing. Mitchell began her career in a string of commercials for television. After getting guest roles as well as tiny roles on TV, she received her first break Pretty Little Liars when cast as Emily Fields. She was praised for both her acting and by fans. Then, she made her mark on the world of film through Dreamland and Mother's Day. She gained more attention because of her part in the Psychological drama series You. Shay Mitchell also has a writing career. Along with Michaela Blayne, she wrote an adult book called Bliss.