Mika Abdalla

Mikayla Sofia Abdalla (born 13 May 2000) is an American actress. She is best known for her starring roles in the Netflix series Project Mc² (2015–2017) and the Amazon Prime Video series Off Campus (2026–present). Her other notable films include the Hulu comedy Sex Appeal and Snack Shack (2024).

Early life and education Mikayla Sofia Abdalla was born in Plano, Texas, on 13 May 2000 and raised in Dallas. A first-generation American, Abdalla is of Bulgarian, Lebanese, Greek, Italian, and German descent.

From the age of five, Abdalla wanted to act and perform. In an interview with Rollacoster magazine, Abdalla described what made, "I loved the attention I got doing print work [modelling or still photo work] in Dallas, so I was like obsessed with continuing to be on set." She made an appearance 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).

In 2015, Abdalla gained wider attention for her role as Mckeyla McAlister in the Netflix original series Project Mc². The show was aimed at promoting STEM education among young girls. During the filming of the show, Abdalla was in high school. She would spend 11 hours a day on set for five days a week and fit schoolwork around her scenes. 2025-present: Breakthrough In 2025, Abdalla had roles in The Pitt and Suits LA.

In 2026, Abdalla starred as Allie Hayes in Off Campus, an Amazon Prime Video series based on Elle Kennedy's novel series. The series reached 36 million viewers in its first 12 days of streaming, making it the third most-watched series launch in Prime Video's history. Abdalla received critical praise for her performance. Amazon Prime Video renewed the series for a second season ahead of the series premiere and announced that the central couple of the second season is set to be Allie and her love interest Dean.

Personal life Growing up Abdalla participated in competitive ballroom dancing and equestrian activities.

Abdalla has credited Jennifer Lawrence and Leonardo DiCaprio as her primary influences on her acting. "She’s not afraid to speak her mind or share her opinion," she stated of Lawrence, while DiCaprio "puts so much into every role and researches a lot to prepare."

In mid-2026, it was confirmed by a representative that Abdalla has been in a relationship with co-star Josh Heuston. The two met on the set of hit show Off Campus.

Filmography Film

Television

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