Shay Mitchell is a Canadian actress and model. She rose to prominence for her role as Emily Fields in the mystery thriller drama series Pretty Little Liars, which earned her nominations for a People’s Choice Award and six Teen Choice Awards.
Shay was born on April 10, 1987 Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Her full name is Shannon Ashley Garcia Mitchell. She began her acting carrer in 2009, where she made cameo appearances on the Canadian teen drama series Degrassi: The Next Generation and the police drama series Rookie Blue. Also in 2009, she appeared in the music video for “Hold My Hand” by Jamaican rapper Sean Paul.
Shay was also cast as Emily Fields in the Freeform series Pretty Little Liars, an adaptation of the book series of the same name. She initially auditioned for the character Spencer Hastings, for which she was rejected and the part was instead given to Troian Bellisario; thereafter she tried for Emily Fields and was cast in the role.
Does Shay Mitchell wear a wig?
Shay’s hair is one thing that made her stand out. Speaking in an interview on why she wares wigs, she said, “My hair is my security blanket, so I don’t like to swap out my natural color or cut my hair too drastically. Rather, I have brilliant hairstylists who create these amazing wigs. They are so much fun to wear, without the commitment.”
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