[1] He was born to Reina Isabel and Teófilo and is the second of three brothers.
[2] Carlos began his academic studies in the United States after obtaining an academic scholarship to study at the Pacific Lutheran University in Washington.
He returned to Venezuela to enroll in drama school.
Montilla is also a singer with his first album titled De ahora en adelante.
The first single from the album, "Loba Herida", was the main theme of the telenovela La loba herida in which he had a starring role.