Willow Shields

Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Willow caught the acting bug from a young age. Her twin sister, Autumn Shields, and older brother, River Shields, are also actors, who encourage each other to follow their passion and talent for their craft. With the support of her family, Willow began auditioning and soon landed a guest starring role in the hit USA Network TV series "In Plain Sight." In 2011, Willow graced the small screen yet again, playing the role as 'Grace' in the Hallmark Hall of Fame original movie "Beyond the Blackboard" starring Emily VanCamp and Treat Williams.

In addition to her budding acting career, Willow also stays busy as an active philanthropist. She lends her time to volunteering and supporting the Homeless Veteran Shelter and Animal rescue organizations in her community

When she's not spending time on the set or volunteering for her favorite organizations, Willow enjoys reading, brushing up on history, playing with her several pets (dogs and chickens) and listening to pop and country music. This multi-talented young star also enjoys dedicating time to her secret hobby - making artist trading cards.

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