Mika Abdalla is getting a lot of attention for her role as Allie Hayes in the new Prime Video series Off Campus. The show came out in May 2026 and is based on Elle Kennedy’s popular romance books. While fans love watching her on screen, many are also curious about her life off screen, especially her relationship with actor Jake Short.
The couple has been together since 2021. Their engagement became public in 2025. Here is everything you need to know about Jake Short, how they met, and why fans are so happy for them.
How Mika Abdalla and Jake Short First Met
Mika Abdalla and Jake Short did not meet at a party or through friends. They met on a movie set. In 2021, both actors were cast in the Hulu movie Sex Appeal. In the film, they played best friends who work together on a school project about intimacy. The movie came out in 2022.
Working closely together helped them build a strong connection. What started as a friendship on set slowly turned into a real-life romance. Unlike their characters in Sex Appeal, Abdalla and Short turned their on-screen friendship into a long-term relationship off-screen.
Since 2021, the couple has stayed mostly private. However, they have appeared in each other’s social media posts over the years. They have also supported each other at movie premieres and public events.
The Engagement News That Surprised Fans
For four years, Mika Abdalla and Jake Short kept their relationship mostly out of the headlines. That changed in 2025 when news of their engagement broke.
Short’s manager, Brian Medavoy, was the one who shared the happy news. He posted a photo of the couple on Instagram with a touching message.
“An awesome day yesterday celebrating the next chapter for my longtime client, Jake Short and his fiance Mika Abdalla. From set to real life – watching your journey has been a joy. Here’s to forever.” — Brian Medavoy, Short’s manager
The post confirmed that the couple is engaged. Fans of both actors were excited by the news. Many people love that their love story started on a movie set and led to a real-life commitment.
Who Is Jake Short? His Disney Channel Days
Jake Short was born Jacob Patrick Short on May 30, 1997, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is 28 years old as of 2026. He started acting when he was very young.
A.N.T. Farm and Disney Fame
Most people know Jake Short from the Disney Channel series A.N.T. Farm. The show ran from 2011 to 2014. He played Fletcher Quimby, a talented artist and one of the main characters.
The show was very popular. It helped make Short a recognizable face for kids and teenagers who grew up watching Disney Channel.
Other TV Shows and Movies
After A.N.T. Farm, Short kept acting. He played Oliver in the Disney XD series Mighty Med (2013–2015) and later in Lab Rats: Elite Force (2016). These roles made him a familiar name for Disney fans.
In 2020, he starred as Mattie Sullivan in the BBC Two comedy The First Team. More recently, he has appeared in shows like Lessons in Chemistry (2023), High Potential, and 9-1-1.
Jake Short Won a Kids’ Choice Award
Short’s work on A.N.T. Farm did not go unnoticed. In 2012, he won the Kids’ Choice Award for Favorite TV Actor. He was nominated again in 2014 for the same award but lost to Ross Lynch.
Winning a Kids’ Choice Award is a big deal for young actors. It shows that the audience really liked his work. For many fans who grew up with Disney Channel, Short remains a favorite star from that time.
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Jake Short Is Also a Director and Podcaster
Short is not just an actor. He is also working behind the camera. In March 2026, he shared that he directed his first short film. He posted about it on Instagram.
“Could not be more thrilled to share that my first crack at directing a short will be screened in my home city… Countless lessons were learned in this process and I have a million thanks to give to everyone that has helped along the way.” — Jake Short
The short film was screened at film festivals in April 2026. Short attended both screenings.
He also started a podcast with his friend Bradley Steven Perry in 2022 called Hit the Brake. The two actors talk about cars and other topics. They rebranded the show as “The Sit and Chat” in 2025. Their most recent episode as of January 2026 featured guest Olivia Holt.
What’s Next for the Couple?
Mika Abdalla is busy promoting Off Campus. The show is currently streaming on Prime Video in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and India. Fans can watch her as Allie Hayes in the hockey romance drama.
Jake Short continues to act and work on his directing career. He has recent roles in shows like High Potential and 9-1-1.
The couple has not shared a specific wedding date yet. However, their engagement is confirmed, and they seem very happy together.
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