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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.
- Elena Nicolaou
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María Belón is a physician and motivational speaker who survived the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami in Thailand with her family. She shared her story with Naomi Watts in the film The Impossible and became an advocate for tsunami survivors.
Nov 12, 2020 · Telling the incredible true story of the Alvárez-Belón family, the film chronicled their struggle to survive the tragic 2004 earthquake-turned-tsunami as it ripped through much of Southeast...
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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.
- Assistant Editor
- 3 min
Sep 5, 2024 · Learn how María Belón and her family survived the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, showcasing extraordinary resilience in the face of one of history's deadliest natural disasters. Discover the real-life story behind 'The Impossible' movie.
An interview with Maria Belon, a survivor of the real-life tsunami that inspired the movie "The Impossible."
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- RedCarpetNews Extra
May 15, 2024 · Unexpectedly securing a radio interview after calling into a station, María Belón publicly recounted her family's experience as enamored film producer Belén Atienza listened during a...
