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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, a physician, and her husband Enrique Álvarez were in Khao Lak, Thailand with their three sons, Lucas, Simón and Tomás when the tsunami struck. Here's a look back at their remarkable story, and where the family is now.
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.
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.
Aug 22, 2024 · 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.
An interview with Maria Belon, a survivor of the real-life tsunami that inspired the movie "The Impossible."
May 15, 2024 · Unexpectedly securing a radio interview after calling into a station, María Belón publicly recounted her family's experience as enamored film producer Belén Atienza listened during a commute ...
Dec 21, 2012 · Dec. 21, 2012 12 AM PT. Maria Belón wasn’t proud of her dumb luck. It had been nearly three years since the Indian Ocean tsunami roared into her family’s Christmas vacation in Thailand ...
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). For the Tom Holland-starring movie, the real María reportedly worked directly with screenwriter Sergio G. Sánchez to ensure the ...
Dec 15, 2017 · Surrounded by her loving family as she relaxed by the pool on a dream holiday, Maria Belon felt she must be the luckiest woman in the world.