Nina Wadia, at exactly 5ft 2 (157.5 cm), is a British actress and comedian whose petite stature enhances her dynamic on-screen presence in comedic and dramatic roles. Best known for her role as the strong-willed Zainab Masood in BBC's EastEnders, her height contributes to the character's feisty, larger-than-life image despite her compact frame.
Wadia has candidly shared how her 5ft 2 height impacted her body image, noting in 2001 that weighing 11.5 stone felt very heavy for her size after stopping sports and dance. Key highlights include starring in the BBC sketch show Goodness Gracious Me, Mrs Hussein in Still Open All Hours, and the 2007 film Namaste London.