Mika Abdalla
American actress
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Mikayla Sofia Abdalla (born May 13, 2000) is an American actress best known for portraying McKeyla McAlister in Netflix series Project Mc² (2015–2017). She has since starred in the Amazon Prime Video series Off Campus (2026-present). Her films include the Hulu comedy Sex Appeal (2022) and Snack Shack (2024).
May 13, 2000
Mika Abdalla | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mikayla Sofia Abdalla May 13, 2000 Plano, Texas, U.S. |
| Education | University of California, Los Angeles (BA) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Known for | Project Mc², Off Campus |
Early life and education
Mikayla Sofia Abdalla[1] was born in Plano, Texas, on May 13, 2000.[2] She is of Bulgarian, Lebanese, Greek, and German descent.[3]
Abdalla participated in competitive ballroom dancing and equestrian activities.[4] She graduated from high school a year early in 2017 and went to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and graduated with a degree in film and philosophy.[2]
Career
Early work
Abdalla's early acting credits include appearances in the film An American Girl: Saige Paints the Sky, where she played Dylan Patterson. She also appeared in films such as The Fandango Sisters (2012), Departure (2012), and Summer's Shadow (2014).
Breakthrough and subsequent roles
In 2015, Abdalla was cast as Mckeyla McAlister in the Netflix original series Project Mc², a show aimed at promoting STEM education among young girls. The series ran for six seasons, concluding in 2017.
In 2022, Abdalla starred as Avery Hansen-White in the Hulu original film Sex Appeal, a teen comedy exploring themes of sexuality and self-discovery.
In 2024, Abdalla appeared as Brooke in the coming-of-age film Snack Shack, directed by Adam Rehmeier. The film is set in Nebraska City in 1991 and follows two best friends navigating adolescence. Abdalla described her character as "the most similar" to herself that she has portrayed.[5][6]
In 2025, she portrayed Jenna in The Pitt, a series on HBO Max. She was cast as Sierra Carson in Suits LA, a spinoff of the legal drama Suits. Additionally, she portrayed Allie Hayes in Off Campus, an Amazon Prime Video series based on Elle Kennedy's novel series.
Personal life
Abdalla got engaged to actor Jake Short, in 2025. The two met on the set of the Hulu comedy Sex Appeal.[2] In June 2026, a representative confirmed that the couple had ended their engagement.[7]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | The Fandango Sisters | Lil' Jackie | ||
| 2012 | Departure | Evelyn | A short film | |
| 2013 | An American Girl: Saige Paints the Sky | Dylan Patterson | ||
| 2014 | Summer's Shadow | |||
| 2022 | Sex Appeal | Avery Hansen-White | ||
| 2024 | Snack Shack | Brooke |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Barney & Friends | Jill | ||
| 2010 | Fun to Grow On | |||
| 2015–2017 | Project Mc² | McKeyla McAlister | Main role | |
| 2020 | S.W.A.T. | Zoey | ||
| 2022 | The Flash | Tinya Wazzo | [8][4] | |
| 2025 | The Pitt | Jenna | ||
| Suits LA | Sierra Carson | |||
| 2026–present | Off Campus | Allie Hayes | Main role |
Accolades
| Awards | Year | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young Artist Award | 2016 | Best Performance in a TV Series – Leading Young Actress (14–21) | Project Mc² | Nominated |
| Outstanding Young Ensemble Cast in a Web or VOD Series | Nominated |