After being submerged for … “He was so nice when he said ‘I didn’t come here for that!'”.

Tomas Alvarez-Belon was eight when his family were separated for two days after the wave hit. “I told Bayona that it’s a bit difficult but you have to make people go under the wave, and they said ‘WHAT? Belón was then taken to a hospital, accompanied by her son. Standing on the cliff, many survivors came to us completely naked, and bleeding badly. As for her three boys, Belon did give us an enthusiastic update on their statuses: Lucas is now 18 years old and training to be a doctor, and she described him as being “immensely brave.” She said that what he took from the experience of the tsunami is that “there is never enough of what you can do for others.” Thomas, now 16, is at a school that studies half the time and does community service the other half of the time, and he is also working as a lifeguard in Wales. [14][15][16][17], Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Tsunami Survivor Maria Belon Reflects on 'The Impossible, "INTERVIEW: Naomi Watts, Ewan McGregor, J.A. US election 2020 polls: Who is ahead - Trump or Biden? After waiting on the tree for some time, the two were saved by locals from a nearby village who were coming to check the wreckage.

She was severely injured in the tsunami and nearly died. Tomas said it was not just a story about his family but about all the families that had been affected.
She may not see herself as a hero, but seeing her so lively and upbeat even after the horrific ordeal she endured is nothing short of inspiring.

Now 17, he is studying at Atlantic College in Llantwit Major. It was a time period where you knew that some of your family members were dead.". "The script was co-written by my mother.

Mrs Alvarez-Belon was watching as Lucas got out of the water to fetch the ball when they heard the roar of the 30ft (9.1 metres) wave. [5][6][7][8], Belón now travels around the world as an advocate for survivors of the tsunami and gives motivational speeches about how she overcame the turmoil and two years of recovery following her injuries. Video, The Covid doctor whose dance video went viral, Composer with dementia meets students he inspired. Watts was also nominated for an Academy Award and Golden Globe for her performance.

“I only appreciate the moment. She admitted to being tired of struggling to stay alive, but it was the appearance of her husband which kept her going.

She has stated that some of her family is from the Canary Islands. Also in 2015 she was a speaker at the World Business Forum. Bayona, Sergio G. Sánchez, Belén Atienza & Maria Belon Talk THE IMPOSSIBLE", "WATCH: Ewan McGregor & Naomi Watts Talking About Preparing For 'The Impossible, "The Impossible submerges the true impact of the tsunami", "Naomi Watts discusses the real life inspiration for The Impossible", "The Impossible True Story: Maria Belon & Enrique Belon", "Maria Belon: The Impossible's Real-Life Survivor", "Miracle mum relives 2004 Tsunami ordeal which inspired new movie 'The Impossible, "BBC News - Tsunami survivor's impossible story hits the big screen", "The Impossible, Juan Antonio Bayona, The 2004 Thailand Tsunami, Ewan McGregor And More!
We were extremely lucky.

Belon made this clear when asked if it bothered her that her family was being portrayed by English actors instead of Spanish ones.

I do this (the movie) because I enjoy it. © 2020 BBC. Tomas' desire to help others comes after his family's experience on Boxing Day 2004. I asked Belon if she had been back to Thailand since the tsunami and if work still needs to be done to repair the damage that it left behind. [12][13], Belón has appeared on numerous television shows, including Charlie Rose and The View, discussing her experience of making the film and her family's experience of the tsunami. Maria was horrifically wounded as she was dragged under water by the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami of Boxing Day 2004. Tomas said: "It was very hard. It is because they had this programme.". During his mother's recovery, Lucas was able to reunite with his father and two brothers, who happened to be in the hospital as well. I don’t care if they would be black, brown or green skin. As for Samuel, 13, she said he is wondering whether being a firefighter or a policeman would be the best way to help people. I only have now.”. Tsunami Film 'The Impossible' Should Inspire a Film Depicting What a U.S. West Coast Tsunami Would Do, Naomi Watts on Playing a Tsunami Survivor in 'The Impossible', 'The Impossible' Details Tsunami Tragedy in Thailand: A Film from Director Juan Antonio Bayona, Anna Maria Island, Florida -- Beach Resorts and More, 'Dancing with the Stars' 2012 Semifinals Recap -- Maria Menounos on Top, Ouchies for Katherine Jenkins, 'Dancing with the Stars' 2012 Week 7 Recap -- Maria Menounos is Tops, Team Dance Round Draws Boos, « A Woman with a Cause: An Overview of Judy Brady’s Influential Essay ‘I Want a Wife’, How Do You Know You Found True Love: A Personal Story ». I don’t think about the past anymore, I don’t take photos of any memories, and I don’t plan anything for the future.

There is no difference between me—a Spanish woman named María who is alive—and thousands of moms who are under the sea.

“When I saw my husband I was like ‘good! [3], She was portrayed in the 2012 film The Impossible by Naomi Watts (with the name changed to Bennett), who was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance. Bayona, director of “The Orphanage,” came to her wanting to make a movie about the tsunami, she had to ask why. We watch as she struggles to make her way to safety in the aftermath of the tsunami which decimated the coastal zone of Thailand, and it’s unnerving to see the injuries she received which included a nasty wound on one of her legs. For me it was very personal and it did have this lifeguard programme.

“Why our story if we survived? Persuading an undecided voter. We’re all glad she’s still with us to tell her story. Persuading an undecided voter. As a family it's something we have come to accept it and there's nothing we can do about it.

Watching “The Impossible,” you come out of it feeling like you survived the tsunami along with these characters.

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