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María Belón (born 1966) [1] is a Spanish physician and motivational speaker, known for surviving the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami when she was on vacation in Thailand with her husband Enrique (Quique) Álvarez [2] and three sons Lucas, Simón, and Tomás.
Nov 12, 2020 · María Belón and Enrique Álvarez were in Thailand with their children when the tsunami struck in 2004. The Impossible is based on their true story. Here's where they are now.
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Nov 12, 2020 · Here's a quick look at Maria Belon, the doctor who survived the 2004 tsunami and is portrayed by Naomi Watts in 'The Impossible,' now streaming on Netflix.
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- Adrianna Freedman
Nov 14, 2023 · María Belón, the real-life survivor portrayed in The Impossible, now works as a doctor and travels as a motivational speaker, describing her tsunami experience as a "gift" that strengthened her spirit.
Nov 10, 2020 · 2012’s The Impossible tells the story of María Belón, Enrique Alvárez, and their three children Lucas, Simón and Tomás as the family survives the 2004 tsunami.
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- Joshua St. Clair
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Sep 14, 2023 · The Impossible was inspired by the real story of María Belón, who survived the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami in Khao Lak, Thailand with her husband Enrique and three kids (Lucas, Simón, and Tomás).
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Jan 27, 2013 · An interview with Maria Belon, a survivor of the real-life tsunami that inspired the movie "The Impossible."
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