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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.
- Elena Nicolaou
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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 14, 2023 · 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.
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. Seconds later, Maria and her terrified husband and...
- Tom Parry
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 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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Nov 10, 2020 · The Impossible is based on María Belón and her husband, Enrique Álvarez, who were vacationing in Thailand with their three sons, Lucas, Tomás, and Simón. The Spanish family was lounging at the hotel pool in 2004 when the group heard “a very horrible sound … No one recognised [it].
