Nikos Barkoulis marked ten years since the death of his father, actor Andreas Barkoulis, in an emotional Instagram post on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
The son of the late performer emphasized that a decade after his father's passing, the absence remains just as painful and the emotional burden stays equally intense.
Alongside shared photographs of the two together, Nikos Barkoulis explained that while his mental image of his father has started to blur over time, internet archives and television broadcasts allow him to see his father's face, smile, and captivating gaze.
Ten years of grief
In his social media statement, Nikos Barkoulis confessed that the annual anniversary of August 23 feels like an ongoing nightmare carved into his soul.
He acknowledged wanting to blame his father at times for leaving him to navigate life alone, noting that he had to learn how to shave, how to treat a girl, how to buy his first car, and how to protect himself from hostile people without paternal guidance.
He added that being left alone with his mother was the hardest challenge of all, before apologizing for feeling selfish, admitting how deeply he misses his father, and stating that he would give anything for one more hug.
Biographical movie plans
This tribute is part of an ongoing effort by Nikos Barkoulis to honor his father's legacy through public statements and creative projects.
On May 9, 2025, Nikos Barkoulis expressed his intention to create a feature film about his father's life, titling the proposed project Girls, Barkoulis and stating that he plans to portray his father in the lead role.
Earlier, on January 30, 2024, he posted nostalgic photographs with his father on social media, writing that even turning back time would never provide enough moments together.
Legacy of a Greek cinema star
Andreas Barkoulis was one of the most prominent leading men in Golden Age Greek cinema, renowned across Greece for his acting talent, handsome appearance, and romantic screen roles.
His popularity among fans during his career gave rise to the enduring catchphrase Girls, Barkoulis, which remains a recognized phrase in Greek popular culture.
Ten years after his death, Andreas Barkoulis remains a celebrated figure in Greek entertainment, while his son continues to keep his memory alive for new audiences.
