Shay Mitchell

Shay Mitchell is a Canadian model and actress who is also an entrepreneur. Shay Mitchell is best known for her role in Freeform's Pretty Little Liars as Emily Fields. Shay Lo is the nickname of an avid Jennifer Lopez Mitchell fan who became popular among the group of friends. When she was a kid, Shay Lo developed an interest in the performing arts. She even discussed with her parents about the possibility of pursuing this career. Her acting skills improved after she excelled in both dancing and modeling. Mitchell began her career in a string of commercials for television. After getting guest roles as well as some small roles in television, she scored her first major break on Pretty Little Liars when cast as Emily Fields. Fans and critics alike were impressed with her acting. Then she went on to make a mark on the screen, with films like Dreamland, Mother's Day and The Possession of Hannah Grace. Her name gained more attention due to her performance as an actor in a thriller about psychological issues in You. Shay Mitchell, in addition to acting, has ventured into the world of writing. She co-authored a novel for adults titled Bliss together with Michaela Blaney.