Mika Abdalla
Mikayla Sofia Abdalla | |
|---|---|
| Born | Plano, Texas, United States |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Known for | Portraying McKeyla McAlister in Project Mc², Avery Hansen-White in Sex Appeal |
Mikayla Sofia Abdalla is an American actress best known for her performances in both film and television. She rose to fame portraying McKeyla McAlister in the Netflix original series Project Mc² (2015–2017). Abdalla’s film credits include roles in Sex Appeal and the 2024 release Snack Shack.
Early life and education
Born in Plano, Texas, Abdalla developed a passion for competitive ballroom dance and horseback riding during her youth. She completed her higher education at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy with a minor in Film.
Initial roles
Abdalla’s early acting portfolio features the character Dylan Patterson in An American Girl: Saige Paints the Sky, along with appearances in The Fandango Sisters (2012), Departure (2012), and Summer's Shadow (2014).
Major breakthrough and later work
Her breakthrough came in 2015 when she was cast as Mckeyla McAlister on Netflix’s STEM-oriented series for young audiences, Project Mc², which aired six seasons through 2017.
In 2022, Abdalla took on the lead role of Avery Hansen-White in Hulu’s teen comedy Sex Appeal, a film delving into themes of sexuality and personal growth.
Most recently, she portrayed Brooke in the coming-of-age drama Snack Shack (2024), set in 1991 Nebraska City, a role she has described as deeply meaningful on a personal level.
Future endeavors
Looking ahead, Abdalla is scheduled to appear in multiple television projects: Jenna in HBO Max’s The Pitt (2025), Sierra Carson in the spinoff series Suits LA, and Allie Hayes in Amazon Prime Video’s adaptation of Elle Kennedy’s novels titled Off Campus.
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | The Fandango Sisters | Lil' Jackie | |
| 2012 | Departure | Evelyn | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Barney & Friends | Jill | |
| 2010 | Fun to Grow On | ||
| 2015–2017 | Project Mc² | McKeyla McAlister | |
| 2020 | S.W.A.T. | Zoey | |
| 2022 | Template:Sortname | Tinya Wazzo | |
| 2025 | The Pitt | Jenna | |
| 2025 | Suits LA | Sierra Carson | |
| 2025 | Off Campus | Allie Hayes |