If Du are a Fan of ABC Family’s hit Zeigen Pretty Little Liars (and really, who isn’t) Du may recognize Shay Mitchell. The Canadian actress plays Emily, a competitive swimmer who tries to solve the murder of her best friend Alison. But, Shay didn’t always think she would be an actress. Read Kidzworld’s bio to find out how Shay became a superstar.

After speaking with Shay, the success of the Zeigen became less of a mystery. She is full of energy and warmth and contagious passion about Pretty Little Liars. She spoke with me about why she's so excited to play a character who's trying to figure out her sexuality, about what's in store for Emily and Maya, and about the ever-present (but always-illusive) "A."