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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.
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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 husband and three kids. The film changes some details of the family's names and nationalities, but stays true to the trauma and the spirit of the experience.
- Colin Mccormick
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.
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Nov 10, 2020 · Maria Belon is a doctor and a motivational speaker who survived the tsunami that killed over 230,000 people in 2004. She and her husband Enrique Álvarez, and their three sons, are now using their experience to help others in need.
