Shay Mitchell Age, Height, Boyfriend, Biography, Photos, Wealth

Shay Mitchell (born April 10, 1987) is a Canadian actress, model, entrepreneur, and author best known for portraying Emily Fields in Pretty Little Liars. Beyond acting, she has built a successful career in business, travel, fashion, and digital media.

Shay Mitchell

Shay Mitchell Wiki/Biography

Full NameShannon Ashley Garcia Mitchell
ProfessionActress, Model, Entrepreneur, Author
Age (as of 2026)39 Years
Date of Birth10 April 1987
BirthplaceMississauga, Canada
Zodiac signAries
NationalityCanadian
Education LevelHigh School Graduate
HometownMississauga, Canada
SchoolWest Vancouver Secondary School, Canada
College/UniversityN/A
ReligionN/A
HobbiesTravelling
Debut Movie“Dreamland” in 2016
Debut Series“Degrassi: The Next Generation” in 2009
ControversiesIn June 2024, Shay Mitchell sparked backlash after saying, “my dad’s Irish, my mom’s Spanish”, despite her mother, Precious Garcia, being Filipina from Pampanga

Height in Feet, Weight, and Figure Size

Heightin centimeters– 172 cm
in meters– 1.72 m
in feet & inches– 5’8”
Weightin kilograms– 58 kg
in pounds– 128 lbs
Figure Measurements33-25-35
Bra/Breast Size33B Inches
Waist Size25 Inches
Hip Size35 Inches
Hair ColorDark Brown
Eye ColorDark Brown
Shay Mitchell

Husband/Boyfriend

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/BoyfriendsMatte Babel
Spouse/HusbandN/A

Favorite Things

FoodChips and Guacamole
ActorTom Hardy
ActressJennifer Lopez
DestinationFrance
SingerBeyonce
ColorCamel

Amazing Secrets About Shay Mitchell

  • Does Shay smoke? No
  • Does Shay drink alcohol? Yes
  • Shay Mitchell got her nickname from being a huge fan of Jennifer Lopez, friends called her “Shay Lo” growing up, and the shortened “Shay” eventually became her permanent stage name.
  • Shay originally auditioned for a completely different role on “Pretty Little Liars”, she tried out for Spencer Hastings before ultimately landing the role of Emily Fields, which became her breakout part.
  • Shay Mitchell is a first cousin, once removed, of Lea Salonga, the Tony Award-winning performer best known for originating the lead role in “Miss Saigon.”
  • Shay has two daughters with her longtime partner, Matte Babel. Despite building a family together, the couple has never married.
Shay Mitchell with Matte Babel and their daughters
Shay Mitchell with Matte Babel and their daughters
  • Shay has openly discussed suffering a miscarriage in 2018 before her first pregnancy, describing herself as completely blindsided by it since she and her partner Matte Babel hadn’t been planning at the time.
  • Shay chose to keep her first pregnancy private until she was about six months along, explaining that after her earlier miscarriage, she wanted to hold off announcing until she felt ready.
  • Shay documented her pregnancy journey through a YouTube series titled “Almost Ready,” using the platform to speak candidly about topics like miscarriage and the emotional weight of pregnancy loss.
  • Shay has spoken about experiencing postpartum depression, a topic she chose to discuss publicly to help other new mothers feel less alone in similar experiences.
  • Shay Mitchell announced her second pregnancy with partner Matte Babel in 2022, the same period during which she also lost her grandmother.
  • Shay is the founder of the successful travel and luggage brand BÉIS.
Shay with her own brand, BÉIS
Shay with her own brand, BÉIS
  • Shay Mitchell expanded her BÉIS luggage brand into baby and parenting products, including diaper bags, directly inspired by her own experience becoming a mother.
  • Shay has co-authored the young adult novel, Bliss.
  • Shay partnered with Allergan to create a birth control trivia quiz aimed at educating young women, reflecting her broader interest in women’s health advocacy beyond her entertainment career.
  • Shay began dyeing her hair blonde and wearing colored contacts early in her career, reportedly to look more distinct among other actresses auditioning for similar teen drama roles at the time.
  • Shay enjoys boxing and strength training as part of her regular fitness routine.
Shay Mitchell enjoys boxing
Shay Mitchell enjoys boxing
  • Shay has millions of followers across social media platforms, making her one of Canada’s most influential celebrities.
  • Shay is passionate about travel and has visited dozens of countries around the world.
  • Shay spent part of her teenage years modeling in several Asian countries, including Thailand, Hong Kong, and Barcelona, before pursuing acting full-time.
  • Shay Mitchell faced online criticism after comments about her Filipino heritage resurfaced, with some social media users accusing her of downplaying her Filipino identity.

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