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Shay Mitchell Biography (Known for Her Role as ‘Emily Fields’ in the Thriller Drama Series ‘Pretty Little Liars’)

Birthday: April 10, 1987 (Aries)

Born In: Mississauga, Canada

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Shay Mitchell is a Canadian actress, model, and entrepreneur. She is best known for her role as Emily Fields in the Freeform series Pretty Little Liars. A big fan of Jennifer Lopez, Mitchell came to be known as Shay Lo among her friends. She developed a passion for performance arts in her childhood and even talked to her parents about pursuing a career in the same. After exceling in dance and modeling, she wanted to try her hand at acting and took acting lessons in Toronto. After landing a couple of commercials and guest roles in television series, Mitchell got her big break when she was cast to play the role of Emily Fields in Pretty Little Liars. Her acting skills were praised by both critics and fans. She then went on to make a mark on the big screen with films like Dreamland, Mother’s Day, and The Possession of Hannah Grace. She starred in psychological thriller series 'You,' it garnered her with wider recognition. Apart from acting, Shay Mitchell has also ventured into writing; she co-authored an adult novel titled Bliss with Michaela Blaney.

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Birthday: April 10, 1987 (Aries)

Born In: Mississauga, Canada

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Also Known As: Shannon Ashley Garcia Mitchell

Age: 38 Years, 38 Year Old Females

Family:

father: Mark Mitchell

mother: Precious Garcia

siblings: Sean Mitchell

children: Atlas Noa

Partner: Matte Babel (2017)

Born Country: Canada

Actresses Canadian Women

Height: 5'7" (170 cm), 5'7" Females

Ancestry: Irish Canadian, Scottish Canadian, Filipino Canadian

Notable Alumni: Rockridge Secondary School, West Vancouver Secondary School

City: Mississauga, Canada

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education: Rockridge Secondary School, West Vancouver Secondary School

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  What is Shay Mitchell's ethnicity?

  Shay Mitchell is of mixed Filipino and Irish descent.
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  How did Shay Mitchell become famous?

  Shay Mitchell rose to fame for her role as Emily Fields on the TV show "Pretty Little Liars."
• 3

  Does Shay Mitchell have a YouTube channel?

  Yes, Shay Mitchell has a popular YouTube channel where she shares lifestyle and travel content.
• 4

  What is Shay Mitchell's skincare routine?

  Shay Mitchell has shared that she prioritizes hydration and uses products with natural ingredients in her skincare routine.
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  Is Shay Mitchell involved in any charity work?

  Yes, Shay Mitchell is known for her philanthropic efforts, supporting various causes such as mental health awareness and education initiatives.

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Shay Mitchell was born Shannon Ashley Garcia Mitchell on April 10, 1987, in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, to Precious Garcia and Mark Mitchell. While her mother is a Filipina, her father is of Scottish Irish ancestry. Both her parents work in finance. She has a younger brother named Sean.

From an early age, Shay Mitchell showed interest in arts and theatre and made up her mind to pursue a career in the same. By the time she was 5, she was taking dance lessons. Along with a group of dancers, she toured the city, competing in various dance schools.

When she turned ten, her family shifted to West Vancouver, British Columbia. A year later, an excellent opportunity came knocking at Mitchell’s door. An international modeling agency held an open casting call for teen and pre-teen girls who were looking for modeling opportunities. She decided to give it a try and soon found a place amongst the selected few.

She attended Rockridge Secondary School before enrolling at the West Vancouver Secondary School, from where she graduated. A big fan of Jennifer Lopez aka JLo, Mitchell was called Shay Lo by her friends.

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