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8 Things to Know About Stephen Kalyn, the Star of Off Campus

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<p>Fans have been glued to every episode of<strong><em> Off Campus</em></strong>, the hit American romantic drama series created by<strong> Louisa Levy </strong>for<strong> Prime Video. </strong>From its swoon-worthy romances to its unforgettable characters, the show has quickly become a favorite among viewers worldwide.</p><p>While audiences fell in love with the romance between<strong> Garrett and Hannah </strong>in Season 1, the highly anticipated second season is set to shine the spotlight on another beloved couple from <em><strong>Off-Campus</strong> </em>author <strong>Elle Kennedy’s</strong> bestselling book series: <strong>Dean and Allie.</strong></p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><iframe width="925" height="525" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-8CC91A803o?si=2DONYdu9M4vZLXA5" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>Prime Video officially confirmed the shift in focus through an Instagram teaser, revealing that Season 2 will center on Hannah’s best friend Allie and Garrett’s fellow hockey star <strong>Dean Di Laurentis. </strong>The pair spent much of the first season navigating a friends-with-benefits arrangement that gradually developed into something deeper.</p><p>“We are so excited to continue Allie and Dean’s story as our primary romance of season two,” series creator and writer Louisa Levy shared in a statement.</p><p>As fans eagerly await the return of <em>Off Campus </em><em></em><strong><em></em><em></em></strong>and the next chapter in Dean and Allie’s love story, here are 8 things to know about <strong>Stephen Kalyn,</strong> the actor bringing Dean Di Laurentis to life on screen.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1781505332278[image] - 2522018.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @stephenkalyn</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>He is 28 years old.<br/></strong></div><p>Canadian actor Stephen Kalyn was born on <strong>April 24, 1998</strong>, and was raised in<strong> Toronto, Canada</strong>. Since stepping into the spotlight, he has steadily built a growing fanbase with his charm and on-screen presence.</p><p>For fans eager to keep up with his latest projects and behind-the-scenes moments—especially as filming for Off Campus Season 2 gets underway—Stephen regularly shares updates through his Instagram account, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stephenkalyn?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw=="><strong>@stephenkalyn,</strong></a> offering a glimpse into both his life as an actor and his journey as Dean Di Laurentis.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>He stands 6’2”.<br/></strong></div><p>Fans of romance novels know that one of the most beloved traits of a fictional leading man is his towering height—and the <em>Off Campus </em>books are no exception, often highlighting just how tall their male protagonists are.</p><p>Fortunately for fans, Stephen Kalyn fits the description perfectly. In a social media interaction shared by a fan, the actor responded to a question about his height, asked for BookTok reference purposes. Stephen revealed that he stands at<strong> 6’2”, </strong>much to the delight of readers who have long imagined the <strong>Briar University</strong> hockey stars as larger-than-life figures.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1781505162257[image] - 7112625.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @stephenkalyn</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>He made his television acting debut in 2020.<br/></strong></div><p>For his acting debut, he landed a minor role in <strong><em>Transplant</em></strong>, a Canadian medical drama created by <strong>Joseph Kay,</strong> which premiered on <strong>CTV</strong> on February 26, 2020.</p><p>He later appeared in another small role in the 2020 film<strong><em> I</em></strong><strong><em> Do, or Die: A Killer Arrangemen</em>t</strong>, a thriller about an 18-year-old Romani woman who fights for her freedom and survival after being abducted by her parents and a community leader in an attempt to force her into an arranged marriage.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>He previously appeared in a Prime Video series.<br/></strong></div><p>Even before Off Campus, Stephen Kalyn had already appeared in a Prime Video series. In 2025, he joined the cast of <strong><em>Gen V,</em></strong> the American satirical superhero spin-off of <strong><em>The Boys</em></strong>, created by <strong>Craig Rosenberg, Evan Goldberg, </strong>and<strong> Eric Kripke. <br/></strong></p><p>In the show’s second season, Stephen portrayed Greg, a student at the Godolkin University campus and a close friend of Harper. He is also Ally’s brother and becomes a love interest of Emma, with abilities of flight and super strength.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1781505185297[image] - 3883456.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Stephen Kalyn with other male stars of &#x27;Off Campus&#x27; | Photo from @stephenkalyn</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>His breakthrough came with Off Campus.<br/></strong></div><p>Despite a relatively young career and a string of minor roles in both film and television, Stephen Kalyn’s breakthrough arrived in 2026 when he joined the Prime Video series <em>Off Campus.</em></p><p>According to Prime Video, the series drew 36 million viewers within its first 12 days of streaming, ranking as the third most-watched series debut in the platform’s history.</p><p>Stephen takes on the role of <strong>Dean Di Laurentis,</strong> one of the show’s four central male leads. His character is introduced as Briar University’s charismatic, affluent, and easygoing hockey star, quickly becoming one of the franchise’s most popular figures.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>He has real-life experience playing hockey.<br/></strong></div><p>As previously mentioned, Stephen Kalyn’s character in <em>Off Campus </em>is a hockey star—and fans were thrilled to learn that this on-screen role reflects real life.</p><p>In an interview with<strong> The Hollywood Reporter,</strong> Stephen confirmed that he is indeed a hockey player. He shared that he spent much of his youth at the rink, having played the sport since he was six years old. He went on to complete his minor hockey career in the AA tier, building years of experience in the sport before transitioning into acting.</p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZVSW2KlKc9/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A4632215%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><strong>He originally auditioned for a different role in Off Campus.<br/></strong></div><p>According to his interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Stephen Kalyn initially auditioned for the role of <strong>John Logan</strong> in <em>Off Campus</em>—a part that eventually went to <strong>Antonio Cipriano</strong>. However, the opportunity ultimately took a different turn, leading him to the character he now portrays, Dean Di Laurentis.</p><p>“I thought, ‘Oh, I guess that’s not going to happen.’ And then a couple months later, I think it was April, they sent out a thing for Dean,” Stephen shared, recalling how he later came to join the series in a different role.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>He is currently engaged to Victoria Lovatsis.</strong></div><p>Fans curious about Stephen Kalyn’s relationship status may already have their answer, as reports indicate that the Off Campus star is currently engaged to his longtime partner, <strong>Victoria Lovatsis.</strong></p><p>While some online speculation has floated a possible timeline as early as 2012, the details remain unconfirmed. However, based on Victoria’s Instagram activity, the couple appears to have been publicly dating since at least 2020, offering a clearer picture of their long-term relationship.</p><p>The engagement was later hinted at when Victoria was seen wearing a diamond ring on her Instagram Stories in 2024. During a recent <em>Off Campus </em>press tour, Stephen also referred to her as his fiancée, even sharing that she was the one who encouraged him to audition for the role of Dean.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1781504911036[image] - 1316395.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Stephen Kalyn together with fianceè, Victoria Lovatsis | Photo from @victorialovatsis</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Lead photos from <strong>@stephenkalyn</strong></p>

<p>From having a fiancée to real-life hockey experience, here are 8 things to know about Stephen Kalyn, the actor bringing Dean Di Laurentis to life in Prime Video’s <i>Off Campus</i>.</p>

From having a fiancée to real-life hockey experience, here are 8 things to know about Stephen Kalyn, the actor bringing Dean Di Laurentis to life in Prime Video’s Off Campus .

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Published June 15, 2026 06:35 PM PHT

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