Mika Abdalla is stepping into a new chapter of her life. The Off Campus star and Jake Short—who got engaged in 2025—have officially ended their relationship. A representative for Abdalla confirmed the news, stating that, due to growing public interest, it was important to address the situation.
“Due to recent interest in Mika’s personal life,” Abdalla’s rep shared with Us Weekly, “it would feel remiss to not address that her and Jake are no longer together.” The statement added that the split is amicable: “They continue to support each other and remain on friendly terms, and kindly ask for privacy and respect.”
Relationship Background
Abdalla, 26, and Short, 29, first worked together on the 2022 film Sex Appeal, where they portrayed friends who become romantic partners. Their on-screen chemistry later evolved into a real-life relationship. Fans caught glimpses of their romance through occasional Instagram posts. In May 2025, Short’s manager, Brian Medavoy, publicly confirmed their engagement in a celebratory post.
“An awesome day yesterday celebrating the next chapter for my longtime client, Jake Short and his fiancé Mika Abdalla,” Medavoy wrote, alongside photos from a garden party. “From set to real life—watching your journey has been a joy. Here’s to forever.”
Public Silence Following the Split
Neither Abdalla nor Short has personally spoken about their breakup. The last time Short appeared on Abdalla’s Instagram feed was in November, leading some fans to speculate before the confirmation. While Abdalla has built a steady career with roles in projects like Sex Appeal and season one of The Pitt, her breakout moment came with Amazon Prime Video’s Off Campus.
In the series, she plays Allie Hayes, a role that significantly boosted her profile. The show—based on Elle Kennedy’s novels—quickly became popular, with viewers praising Abdalla’s on-screen chemistry with co-star Stephen Kalyn.
What’s Next for Off Campus
Due to the show’s success, Abdalla and Kalyn are set to lead the second season. Showrunner Louisa Levy confirmed that all scripts are complete and teased exciting developments.
“All eight scripts are written and we have a very exciting plan for the season,” Levy told Variety. “I don’t want to say anything yet—but I think book fans will be very excited.” As Abdalla continues her professional rise, she now does so while embracing a new personal chapter.
