Shay Mitchell

Shay Mitchell is a Canadian actress model and entrepreneur. She is best known for her character Emily Fields in the Freeform series Pretty Little Liars. Shay Lo was the name assigned to the Jennifer Lopez Mitchell admirer by the other friends of hers. Her love for the performing arts started in her childhood. She discussed with her family about the idea of becoming a professional in this field. After exceling with modeling and dancing, she wanted to try her hand at acting and started acting lessons in Toronto. Mitchell began her career in a series of television commercials. After landing guest roles and some small roles in television, she scored her first major break on Pretty Little Liars when cast in 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 which made her a star on the screen. Her name gained more attention in the role of the protagonist in the psychological thriller You. Alongside acting Shay Mitchell has also ventured into writing. She co-wrote the adult novel Bliss together with Michaela Blaney.