Shay Mitchell Couldn't Imagine Playing Anyone But Emily on 'Pretty Little Liars'

Shay Mitchell shows off her long legs while stepping out at the Pretty Little Liars: Made Here exhibit held at Warner Bros. Studios in Los Angeles.

The Pretty Little Liars actress joined co-star Sasha Pieterse and showrunner I. Marlene King for the event.

Just recently, Shay opened up about playing Emily Fields and how the role was really meant for her.

“I couldn’t have imagined playing any other character,” she said. “I always say this: It’s one thing to be on a show that’s so entertaining and it’s something completely else, it’s different to be on a show that has an impact on people’s lives. And Emily definitely did have that.”

Shay adds, “Just seeing her arch from season one to season seven and her really come into her own, I don’t know, it reminded me of my adolescence and me being in high school. I did that exact same kind of arc. And you really grow up.”

“I love the fact that all the girls maintain their relationship and that closeness. It was a really really fun character and arc to play.”