Maria Violante Placido, precisely 5ft 5 ¼ (165.7 cm) tall, is an Italian actress and singer whose petite stature enhances her captivating on-screen presence and versatile roles.
Her height contributes to the elegant intensity she brings to films like The American opposite George Clooney, the fiery action of Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance, and the high-stakes thrills of Transporter: The Series, making her a standout in both dramatic and adrenaline-fueled projects.