Shay Mitchell – Family, Family Tree

Shannon Ashley Mitchell, simply called Shay, was born in April 28, 1987, in Missasagua, Ontario. She is a Canadian actress, model, author, and entrepreneur who is popular for her character in the TV show, Pretty Little Liars. She plays Emily Fields, one of the five girls that are bonded by friendship and tormented by a mystery stalker that goes by “A.” She has also starred in a couple of movies and music videos.

As early as five years old, Shay started taking dancing lessons and has already declared her desires of pursuing a career in performing arts. She participated and won in different competitions around the Missasagua. When she was ten, her family moved to West Vancouver, British Columbia where she studied at Rockridge Secondary School but later on transferred to West Vancouver Secondary School. No less than a year after they moved to West Vancouver, Shay was chosen by an international modeling agency.

Family of Shay Mitchell

Mark Mitchell

Shay comes from a Scottish-Irish-Filipino bloodline. Her father, Mark Mitchell is a Scottish-Irish man that works in finance. He married Shay’s mother in October 23, 1983.

Precious Mitchell

Her mother, Precious Mitchell (née Garcia) is pure Filipino that immigrated when she was only nineteen years of age. She used to live in Pampanga, Philippines. Like Shay’s father, she also works in finance.

Sean Mitchell

Shay’s youngest sibling is Sean Mitchell and he is about three years younger than her. He plays the drums for the Canadian band, “Redrick Sultan” under Inky Records.

Lea Salonga

Not known to many, but Shay is the niece of the Tony Award-Winning theater actress, Lea Salonga. She is the first cousin of Shay and she describes Lea’s visit to their home as “amazing because there she was, the voice of Jasmine in Aladdin, in my house!”

Relationships of Shay Mitchell

Ryan Silverstein

Shay and Ryan got together in 2014 and were seen on multiple occasions together, including their double date with Shay’s best friend, Ashley Benson and Ryan Goodman. Cute and romantic pictures were shared mostly on Ryan’s Instagram. He is the best friend of Drake and appeared in his “Started from the Bottom” music video. He also works under OVO Records, the label of the rapper. The couple split a year after they publicly dated.

Brandon Kaplan

For a brief period around early 2015, Shay and Brandon were spotted in Madison Square watching a basketball game. Sweet pictures of the two can also be seen in Brandon’s Instagram. He is also a friend of Drake.

Matte Babel

In early 2017, rumors sparked about Shay and Matte dating. Snap videos and Instagram stories show the two going out. In fact, one of Shay’s Instagram stories shows Matte carrying all her luggage as they board the plane out of Marrakesh, Morrocco. Matte Babel is a Canadian TV host and music reporter. He is a close friend of Drake and his assistants, including Ryan Silverstein, Shay’s ex-boyfriend.