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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. Maria Belon and her family at the premiere of The Impossible.
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Nov 12, 2020 · Entertainment. Here’s What Happened to Maria Belón After The Impossible. The matriarch of the Belón-Alvárez family is still a practicing physician. By Adrianna Freedman Published: Nov 12, 2020...
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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 · 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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How did Maria Belon survive the devastating tsunami that inspired the movie The Impossible? Watch her exclusive interview and learn about her incredible story of courage and resilience.
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Nov 10, 2020 · Maria Belón herself praised the director’s accuracy in portraying the scariest moment of her life, having each actor standing in exactly the same spot around the swimming pool where it happened. The Impossible is now streaming on Netflix.
