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María Belón (born 1966) 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 and three sons Lucas, Simón, and Tomás. She was severely injured in the tsunami and nearly died.
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 · What happened to Maria Belón after the tsunami? Belón is still a practicing physician. Her main focus though is to be a motivational speaker, traveling around the world and telling her...
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Nov 14, 2023 · María Belón, the real-life survivor portrayed by Naomi Watts, is a doctor and motivational speaker. Her husband, Enrique, volunteers for refugees, and their children pursue education and humanitarian work.
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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Sep 14, 2023 · The Impossible is a movie based on the real story of María Belón, who survived the 2004 tsunami in Thailand with her family. Learn how the movie changed some details, why it faced whitewashing criticism, and how María helped the filmmakers and other survivors.
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Dec 15, 2017 · Maria was horrifically wounded as she was dragged under water by the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami of Boxing Day 2004. After being submerged for more than three minutes, she finally surfaced...
