Mikayla Sofia Abdalla is an American actress known for her work in television and film. She gained prominence for her role as McKeyla McAlister in the Netflix series Project Mcò (2015âÂÂ2017). Abdalla has since appeared in various projects, including Sex Appeal (2022) and Snack Shack (2024).
Abdalla was born in Plano, Texas. Her early interests included competitive ballroom dancing and equestrian activities.
Abdalla attended University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where she pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy.
Abdalla's early acting credits include appearances in the film ', 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 was cast as Mckeyla McAlister in the Netflix original series Project Mcò, 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.
Abdalla is set to appear in several upcoming television series. 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 will play Allie Hayes in Off Campus, an Amazon Prime Video series based on Elle Kennedy's novel series.