Greek television presenter Roula Koromila posted a vintage family photograph on Instagram on Monday, August 17, to pay tribute to her late father, Stavros Koromila.
The black and white image shows Stavros wearing his military uniform alongside his wife and their two daughters. Accompanying the social media post, the television host shared a poignant message reflecting on her father's ongoing presence and memory within their family.
In her tribute, Koromila wrote that although her father had passed away, his embrace remained warm in their hearts. She added that where time stopped his love did not end, noting that he still protected them and that his core values continued to guide their lives.
Family dynamics and television career
Koromila grew up alongside her sister Lena and her brother Thanasis. Because her father served as a military officer, his job obligations required the family to move frequently to different locations throughout her childhood years.
The presenter has spoken publicly on multiple occasions about her relationship with her father and the underlying dynamics within their household. During a past interview with journalist Nikos Chatzinikolaou on the interview show Enwpios Enwpiw, she reflected on her entry into broadcasting and how her father reacted to her career choice.
Koromila disclosed that her father never accepted her decision to work in television. She admitted that watching him view her broadcasts always caused her anxiety. During the same television appearance, she also offered a personal confession regarding how affection was expressed in their home, stating that she did not remember ever telling her father that she loved him.
Koromila is one of the most recognizable figures in Greek television, having pioneered morning entertainment shows and variety programming in Greece during the 1990s. Chatzinikolaou is a veteran Greek news anchor and journalist whose flagship talk show Enwpios Enwpiw features in-depth interviews with prominent public figures.
Origin and guiding principles
Stavros Koromila originally came from Arfara, a village in the Messenia region of southern Greece. Together with his wife, he raised their three children, Roula, Lena, and Thanasis, while instilling strong personal principles.
In a separate interview, Koromila recalled a specific piece of advice from her father that remained a lifelong benchmark for her. She explained that he urged her to pursue whatever she truly desired in life, subject to a single strict condition: never to wrong anyone.
The presenter noted that her father's guidance became a personal rule for her, and she strived to keep his words as a guiding compass throughout her personal and professional life.
Arfara is a rural community situated in Messenia, a historic region in the southwestern Peloponnese peninsula of Greece known for its deep military and agricultural heritage.
