Shawn Mendes is a normal boy that has amazing parents and sister. They live in Toronto,Canada. Shawn loves singing and playing his guitar. He posts videos on YouTube of other artists songs. Emily Mendes is a orphan that lives in foster home. She got there when she was only 2 months old. Her parents Karen & Manuel Mendes they gave her up for adoption when they were only 17 years old. Because, they didn't think they couldn't. So, Emily is currently in foster care for about 17 years old.