Melinda Shankar, precisely 5ft 0 (152.4 cm) tall, is a petite Canadian actress whose compact stature enhances her vibrant on-screen presence. Best known for portraying Alli Bhandari in Degrassi: The Next Generation, Talvinder in Slasher, and Monica in Filth City, her height contributes to the feisty, relatable energy of her characters. A black belt in karate, Shankar defies expectations with her martial arts skills, once tweeting, "im 5"0 on the dot. haha," highlighting how her exact height is a fan favorite topic.