Helen Pearson, standing at an exact 5ft 3 (160 cm), is a British actress whose petite stature became a signature element of her memorable soap opera roles. Best known for portraying the resilient matriarch Frankie Osborne on Hollyoaks from 2002 to 2017—the show's longest-serving female character—her compact height amplified her feisty, no-nonsense image, making her a fan favorite.
Pearson's 5ft 3 frame also shone in earlier roles, such as April McIntosh in EastEnders (1990) and Carol Wareing in Emmerdale (2000-2001), where her stature added relatability and intensity to family dynamics and dramatic storylines.