Chinese action star Max Zhang had to fight phobia of heights during filming of new movie

Max Zhang stars as Cheung Tin-chi in the Ip Man franchise spin-off, Master Z: The Ip Man Legacy, which opens in cinemas here on Dec 20, 2018. PHOTO: SHAW ORGANISATION
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SINGAPORE - In his latest movie Master Z: The Ip Man Legacy, Chinese actor Max Zhang spars with almost every member of the cast, including Hollywood stars Dave Bautista and Michelle Yeoh as well as Thai action star Tony Jaa.

But that was not his toughest battle during filming. Instead, it was overcoming his own phobia.

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