Mika Abdalla and Jake Short End Engagement After Four Years

mika abdalla and Jake Short have ended their engagement, according to a representative for Abdalla. The pair first met on the set of Sex Appeal in 2021, then went public with their engagement four years later.

“Due to recent interest in Mika’s personal life it would feel remiss to not address that her and Jake are no longer together,” her representative said. “They continue to support each other and remain on friendly terms, and kindly ask for privacy and respect.”

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Their relationship followed a familiar path for on-screen couples with real-world momentum: a set meeting in 2021, dating that followed, then an engagement shared on Instagram four years later. For readers tracking Abdalla’s career, the breakup lands while she is still working through the second season of Off Campus.

Abdalla stars as Allie in the series, which is based on Elle Kennedy’s book The Score. Stephen Kalyn plays Dean, and season 2 will revolve around Allie and Dean’s love story.

Off Campus Season 2

Abdalla said in May that she was focused on the material ahead, including the relationship at the center of the new season. “Even though we do tease Dean and Allie a lot earlier than people expect, you are still left wanting a lot more,” she said. “And that’s something I’m really excited about. You just want to see more.”

She also pointed to how the books connect across the franchise: “Allie and Hannah’s story lines are so connected to one another that it just made a lot of sense to touch on that this season.”

What Changes Now

The immediate change is personal, not professional: the engagement is over, but the work tied to Off Campus continues. Abdalla’s next screen-facing chapter still centers on Allie and Dean, while her representative’s statement leaves the actors asking for privacy and respect as they move forward separately.