Shay Mitchell is a model, actor, and businesswoman from Canada. She is likely best recognized for her role as Emily Fields in the ABC Family series Pretty Little Liars. Shay has acted in many famous TV shows and films, including the Netflix, hit series You as Peach Salinger.
Shay Mitchell Early Life:
In Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Shay Mitchell was given the name Shannon Mitchell by her Irish and Scottish father and Filipino mother. She expressed to her parents that she would seek a career in the performing arts when Shay was still a little child. At age five, Shay started taking dancing lessons, and she and a few classmates then traveled to the city to compete with several other dance studios.
By the time Shay was in her late teens, Shay had been a successful model for numerous businesses in Bangkok, Hong Kong, and Barcelona. Mitchell returned to Toronto and started studying acting with a lot of focus and drive because she wanted to concentrate on her actual interest.
Shay Mitchell Education:
Shay attended Rockridge High School in order to complete her early schooling. Later, she went to West Vancouver School, where she earned her degree. Shay Mitchell successfully launched her modeling career by participating in a number of events for well-known brands in countries like Barcelona, Hong Kong, and Bangkok. She then began training as an actress in Toronto.
Shay Mitchell Family Status:
Shay Mitchell’s mother, Precious Garcia, and her father, Mark Mitchell, worked as financial accountants. While Mitchell’s mother was Filipino and from Pampanga City, her father has Irish and Scottish descent, and Sean is her younger brother’s name.
Shay Mitchell Physical Stats:
Shay is 171 cm tall (5 feet 6 inches) and weighs about 60 kg. Shay’s hair is brown, and her eyes are a dark brown tone.
Shay Mitchell Zodiac Sign:
The zodiac sign of Shay Mitchell is Aries. She was born on April 10, 1987.
Shay Mitchell Career:
Mitchell did a variety of roles before landing her big break in the television industry. She appeared in brief cameos in the police procedural Rookie Blue and Degrassi: The Next Generation. She also gained popularity after being included in Jamaican musician Sean Paul’s “Hold My Hand” music video.
She then tried out for the part of Spencer Hastings in the TV series Pretty Little Liars but was turned down. But eventually, she was cast in the program as Emily Fields, which led to nominations for the Teen Choice Awards and the People’s Choice Awards. Additionally, Esquire Magazine named her the Sexiest Woman Alive in 2014, and she was included in the 2015 Maxim Hot List.
Her fame from the show led to further opportunities, including a part in the Disney XD series Aaron Stone. Additionally, Shay made her feature film debut in 2016 in the musical film “The DreamLand.”
After starring in the comedic movie Mother’s Day, Shay achieved success in the movie industry. The film was a modest commercial success, but it received negative reviews from the public. She portrayed a wealthy and powerful socialite in the thriller television series “You” in 2018, and for this performance, she received praise and was said to be her best work.
It was revealed that she would appear in the ABC Television Pilot The Heiresses. However, while it was in development, the show was canceled. She then starred in Possession of Hannah Grace, a horror movie. After a year, she was offered the role of Stella Cole in the Hulu comedy series DollFace.
Shay and Michela Belaney collaborated on the young adult book “Bliss” in 2015. Shay is a well-known business person as well. She established Amore & Vita Inc and committed to a deal with Warner Bros. Television in 2018. Shay is also the face of companies like Pantene, Pearl, etc. In January, she debuted her travel brand BEIS 2018 and co-founded Onda, a tequila firm.
Not only that, but she also makes a positive impact on society. Since 2014, she has donated to a nonprofit organization that works to combat sex trafficking. She also donates to the WE charity to create educational resources. About Mitchell’s popularity; she has millions of followers on social media. She launched her own YouTube channel in 2011. She records videos there, posts her daily vlogs, and creates a ton of other stuff.
Shay Mitchell Relationship Stats:
Shay Mitchell has never been married. However, She has been in a relationship with her partner Matte Babel since 2017, and the couple welcomed their daughter Atlas Babel in 2019.
After dating for a year, the couple did experience the sadness of losing the baby due to a miscarriage. Their daughter Atlas is, however, currently healthy and fine. Mitchell frequently posts pictures and videos of herself with her daughter on her social media.
Shay Mitchell Social Appearance:
Shay is very much famous on social media as well. She has a following of over 30.7 million on Instagram. Additionally, she has a YouTube channel with the same name that has over 4.27 million subscribers and 242 million total views. In addition, she runs her own companies, Beis and Onda. She also has more than 3 million Twitter followers and over 6.4 million TikTok followers.
Shay Mitchell Net Worth:
Shay has a successful career as an actress, model, and entrepreneur. She also founded her own successful production firm. Mitchell earns most of her money from her acting work and brand modeling contracts. Mitchell also benefits from paid alliances with other companies, including cacharel parfums, myopenfit, and many more. Shay’s expected net worth in 2022 is between $6 million – $8 million.
Shay Mitchell Facts:
- Lea Salonga, a well-known singer and actress in musical theater, is Mitchell’s cousin.
- Mitchell became known among her friends as Shay Lo since she was a big fan of Jennifer Lopez.
- For her performance in Pretty Little Liars, Shay Mitchell was nominated for many accolades in several categories. For Cast to Watch, she was given the Young Hollywood Award.
- Half of the sales from the tees she promoted through her partnership with Represent Clothing were donated to GLAAD.
