Multi-talented Canadian star Shay Mitchell is best known to viewers for her role as Emily Fields in the 7-season hit series Pretty Little Liars (2010-17). Beyond her thriving acting career, she is also a model, writer, vlogger, and businesswoman. She’s appeared in music videos by some of the world’s most famous artists, the most notable of which is Drake’s 2018 hit, “In My Feelings.”

Shay Mitchell Biography

Shay Mitchell was born Shannon Ashley Garcia Mitchell on April 10, 1987 in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Her multiplicity of talents manifested itself from an early age when she was interested in all forms of performing arts. At the age of 5, she enrolled in a dance school as a member. She then toured her hometown and participated in several competitions. When she was 10, her family moved to West Vancouver in the Canadian province of British Columbia, and within a year of their arrival she was signed by an international modeling agency. She started her high school education at Rockridge Secondary School and then transferred to West Vancouver Secondary School where she completed her education.

Shay Mitchell had a thriving modeling career which saw her model for companies in Bangkok, Hong Kong and Barcelona during her late teens. She returned to study acting in Toronto, Canada, after which she signed with a theater agency. Shay made her film debut in 2009 with an appearance in the long-running Canadian teen drama series. Degrassi: the next generation. While being booked in several national commercials, Mitchell was featured in the music video for Sean Paul’s 2009 hit, “Hold My Hand.” She also starred in the Canadian crime drama series Rookie Blue (2010) followed by a 4 episode role in the science fiction television series Aaron Stone(2010).

Mitchell’s lead role came in 2010, when she landed a spot in the group’s main cast. Pretty Little Liars, a teen drama series based on a novel series of the same name. Despite mixed reviews among critics, the program quickly gained popularity and Mitchell appeared in all 7 seasons of the show. She also recorded several films even as her television career continued to soar. Shay starred in the musical comedy-drama Dreamland (2016) and also in the star-studded romantic comedy Mother’s Day (2016).

By the time the final episode of Pretty Little Liars aired in July 2017, Shay Mitchell had become a household name/face to viewers. Shortly after, she landed the lead role of Peach Salinger in the psychological thriller series You.

His parents and ethnicity

Shay Mitchell was born in Mississauga in the Canadian province of Ontario. She is of European/Asian descent with her father being of Scottish and Irish descent and her mother being of Filipino descent. Her parents, Precious Garcia and Mark Mitchell, are both financial executives and she was raised alongside a younger brother, Sean.

Shay Mitchell’s boyfriend, Is she gay?

Shay Mitchell has been rumored to be in a relationship with Canadian-born TV presenter and music journalist Matte Babel since January 2017. The pair are not only Canadian, but also share a special friendship evidenced by their many public appearances and their occasional vacation. However, the two parties have given no confirmation of their romantic involvement.

Following her role as lesbian singer Emily Fields on the hit series Pretty Little Liars, many have been curious about Shay Mitchell’s real-life sexuality. Her portrayal of the character was so convincing that many naturally assumed the actress is also gay in reality. Interestingly, Mitchell chose not to put a particular label on her sexual preferences. According to the actress and model herself, even though she has dated people of the opposite sex in the past, she might end up in a same-sex relationship someday in the future and, given that possibility, she prefer not to put a label on it..

Net value

In addition to her thriving career as a film and television actress, Shay Mitchell also has several other lucrative businesses. The stunning model and actress has enjoyed endorsement deals with major international brands such as Procter & Gamble, Pantene, American Eagle, Nike and Biore. Also a bona fide vlogger, Mitchell has garnered a huge following for his eponymous YouTube channel.

With these and several more, ShayMitchell has amassed an enviable net worth of $2 million. This sum is expected to increase further in the near future as there doesn’t seem to be any slowing down for the multi-talented star.