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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, 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.
- Elena Nicolaou
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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.
- 3 min
- Adrianna Freedman
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 · Among the tourists who would survive were María Belón, Enrique Alvárez, and their three children Lucas, Simón, and Tomás. The Impossible tells the real-life survival story of this family.
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- Joshua St. Clair
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Nov 13, 2023 · María Belón is the real person behind the character Maria in the 2012 disaster film The Impossible. She and her family miraculously survived the 2004 tsunami in Thailand, and now she shares her story and lessons of healing as a consultant and speaker.
May 15, 2024 · María Belón is the mother of a Spanish family who survived the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. The film The Impossible is based on their harrowing experiences and miraculous reunions, which they recounted to a producer and a director.
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