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Maria Belon
The real protagonist of the movie "The Impossible"
Maria Belon, a medical doctor, survived the 2004 tsunami in Thailand with her husband and three sons. Spanish film director J.A. Bayona proposed to turn her story into a film, and "The Impossible" was released in 2012, with Naomi Watts and Ewan McGregor starring in it. Maria now shares her story through lectures worldwide, emphasizing the vital lessons she learned and inspiring others to turn their difficult experiences into opportunities for growth and learning.
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Maria Belon biography
In 2004, a massive tsunami struck the Indian Ocean, devastating everything in its path, including motivational speaker Maria Belon and her family. Belon was in Thailand with her husband and three sons when the tsunami hit. a The wall of water swept them away. Belon and her eldest son were separated from the rest of their family, and she had to use all of her strength to keep him alive.
Belon’s incredible story caught the attention of Spanish film director J.A. Bayona, who proposed turning it into a movie. The film, titled “The Impossible,” was released in 2012 and starred Naomi Watts and Ewan McGregor. Belon worked with the film’s team for more than four years. She wanted to ensure the accuracy of the story and the portrayal of the events.
Belon is not only a tsunami survivor. She is also a medical doctor, coach, facilitator, and consultant for big companies like HAY Group and PepsiCo. Speaker Maria Belon is an example of overcoming adversity and building an unstoppable family. She now shares her story with audiences around the world. Maria wants to pass on the vital and essential lessons she learned during the difficult experience.
Belon’s story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Her bravery and resilience have inspired countless people around the world to face their own challenges with courage and determination.
Maria Belon Speaking Videos
María Belón - Lo que el tsunami me enseñó
Maria Belón - Sobreviviente de Tsunami en Tailandia 2004
Maria Belon Keynote Topics
Maria shares her experience surviving the 2004 tsunami in Thailand and the lessons she learned about how to prepare for unexpected events. María emphasizes the importance of being ready to face adversity, and how resilience and perseverance can help us overcome even the most challenging situations. She encourages her audience to learn from her story and to prepare themselves for the next "wave" that life may bring.
Maria Belon shares her experience of surviving the 2004 tsunami in Thailand and how she overcame the fear that followed. She highlights the importance of remembering the past while still moving forward and not giving up on the future. Through her story, Maria inspires her audience to face their own fears, embrace change, and find the strength to overcome adversity.
Through her story, Maria inspires audiences to face challenges with resilience and hope, and to find opportunities for growth and learning even in the darkest of times. She highlights the importance of staying strong in the face of adversity, and the power of family and community support in overcoming tragedy.
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