Nick Cheung, precisely 5ft 7 (170.2 cm) tall, has carved a powerful presence in Hong Kong cinema, turning what he called his "height problem" into a signature asset for intense, gritty roles. He once noted, "I am not six foot, but I am five foot seven. The producer has worked with me before and knows about my height problem."
Former Royal Hong Kong Police officer for four years, Cheung's compact stature suits his tough-guy personas in films like Exiled, Connected, and Election. His 5ft 7 frame powered his award-winning turn in Beast Stalker (2008), securing seven honors including the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor and Golden Horse Film Award for Best Actor.