Trivia

Her father is of Irish and Scottish descent. Her mother is Filipino, from Pampanga.

First cousin, once removed, of Lea Salonga, singer and Tony Award-winning theater actress known for originating the lead role of Kim in the musical "Miss Saigon".

Was pregnant with her daughter Atlas during the filming of Dollface (2019).

Favorite movies: Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008), Under the Tuscan Sun (2003), The Little Mermaid (1989).

Favorite TV shows: Orange Is the New Black (2013), Entourage (2004), Californication (2007) and The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986).

Refers to her fans as "Mitchies".

Got the nickname Shay because she is a big fan of Jennifer Lopez--aka "J. Lo"--and her friends used to call her "Shay Lo".

In 2011 she made her debut on "The 2011 AfterEllen's Hot 100 List", coming in at #7.

Lived in Bangkok, Thailand, for almost a year.

(June 29, 2019) Expecting her first child with boyfriend Matte Babel after suffering a miscarriage last year.

Has a younger brother named Sean, a drummer in the indie band Redrick Sultan.

In 2018, she suffered a miscarriage at 14 weeks gestation.

She was born to Precious and Mark Mitchell and raised alongside a younger brother named Sean. She was previously romantically tied to Carlos Pena.

She appeared in Logan Paul's music video "Help Me Help You" alongside the band Why Don't We.

In 2010, she appeared in a Disney XD series called Aaron Stone.