Shay Mitchell

Shay Mitchell
Mitchell in 2022
Born
Shannon Ashley Garcia Mitchell

(1987-04-10) April 10, 1987 (age 37)
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Occupations
  • Actress
  • entrepreneur
Years active2007–present
PartnerMatte Babel (2017–present)
Children2
RelativesLea Salonga (cousin)

Shannon Ashley Garcia "Shay" Mitchell[1] (born April 10, 1987)[2] is a Canadian actress and entrepreneur. She rose to prominence for her role as Emily Fields in the mystery thriller drama series Pretty Little Liars (2010–2017), which earned her nominations for a People's Choice Award and six Teen Choice Awards.[3][4] She has garnered wider recognition for starring as Peach Salinger in the psychological thriller series You (2018) and as Stella Cole in the Hulu comedy series Dollface (2019–2022). She voices Alexandra Trese in the Netflix animated series Trese (2021) and executive produces the crime drama series The Cleaning Lady (2022–present).[5]

After appearing in a series of short films, Mitchell made her feature film debut starring as Nicole in the musical drama film Dreamland (2016). She went on to appear as Tina in the comedy film Mother's Day (2016) and Vanessa in the Christmas film Something from Tiffany's (2022), and headline the horror film The Possession of Hannah Grace (2018) as Megan Reed.

Aside from acting, Mitchell is recognized for her fashion and business ventures. She is the founder of the travel fashion company BÉIS, the tequila brand Onda, and the production company Amore & Vita Inc. Labeled a fashion icon, Mitchell was dubbed the "Sexiest Woman Alive" by Esquire, and in 2015 she appeared on the Maxim Hot 100 list. Her life, fashion choices and public appearances are subjects of widespread media coverage. She has two daughters.

  1. ^ Tomada, Nathalie (January 7, 2013). "The Filipino in Shay Mitchell". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on June 16, 2018. Retrieved October 2, 2019.
  2. ^ "Shay Mitchell's Birthday Instagram Celebrated Her Mom". Teen Vogue. April 10, 2017. Archived from the original on September 24, 2019. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
  3. ^ Benson, Ashley [@AshBenzo] (April 10, 2013). "Happy birthday to my gum drop @shaymitch" (Tweet). Retrieved June 14, 2013 – via Twitter.
  4. ^ Mitchell, Shay (April 10, 2016). "I mean is anyone really shocked at this pretty little cake?! This day feels surreal for many reasons but the fact that I'm doing press for my first movie, "Mother's Day", on my 29th birthday feels just right...lets do this!!!". Retrieved April 10, 2016 – via Instagram.[permanent dead link]
  5. ^ "Trese". Behind The Voice Actors. Archived from the original on June 17, 2021. Retrieved June 21, 2021.