The Defining Journey of Carolina Van Wielink

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Basic Information

Attribute	Details
Full Name	Carolina Van Wielink
Birth Year	1985
Nationality	Mexican–Dutch
Occupations	Model, Telenovela Actress, Homemaker
Active Years	2005–Present
Spouse	Óscar Daniel Hernández Rodríguez (Pablo Montero; m. 2011–2016)
Children	Carolina Hernández Van Wielink (b. Feb 26 2012); Daniela Hernández Van Wielink (b. May 24 2014)
Social Media	Private Instagram: @carovanwielink

Early Life and Cultural Heritage

Bicultural Carolina Van Wielink was born in 1985 to a family with Mexican and Dutch heritage. At 15, she attended local runway events in Mexico City, and at 17, she attended community theatre courses. Her Spanish and Dutch skills allowed her to pursue possibilities in Europe and Latin America, extending her cultural viewpoint and setting the framework for a diverse career.

She signed with a top Mexico City modelling agency at 18 and appeared in over 20 magazine editorials in two years by 2003. Her early portfolio included six-page editorial spreads of high couture and commercial apparel. These experiences helped her develop on-camera skills and land her first TV audition in late 2005.

Modeling and Acting Career

At Mexico Fashion Week in March 2005, Carolina made her formal modelling debut, walking for three prominent designers. She made her acting debut in a modest role on a midnight telenovela that year. Her 2005–2010 resume included:

Magazine Features:
- Vogue México, November 2006 (cover feature)
- Elle Latin America, March 2008 (six-page editorial)
Telenovela Appearances:
- La Tempestad (2013) – Supporting role over 90 episodes
- Corazón Indomable (2013–2014) – Recurring role in 85 episodes
Film Credits:
- No Manches Frida (2016) – Supporting cast
- Instructions Not Included (2013) – Cameo appearance

Year	Project	Role Type	Episodes/Screen Time
2005	Mexico Fashion Week	Model	3 Runway Shows
2013	La Tempestad	Actress	90 Episodes
2013	Instructions Not Included	Film Appearance	5 Minutes
2016	No Manches Frida	Film Supporting	12 Minutes

After her second daughter was born in 2018, she left public life to become a full-time homemaker. Despite fewer film appearances since 2018, she still models twice a year and appears on chat shows to discuss motherhood.

Marriage and Family Life

In 2011, Carolina Van Wielink married Pablo Montero, a noted singer and actor, in a private ceremony in Riviera Maya. The couple has two daughters:

Daughter Name	Date of Birth	Current Age (2025)
Carolina Hernández Van Wielink	February 26, 2012	13
Daniela Hernández Van Wielink	May 24, 2014	11

Legal separation and divorce followed the five-year marriage in late 2015 and 2016. They held annual family gatherings with Caribbean vacations and humanitarian appearances for children’s education. From 2011 to 2014, the pair made over 200 media appearances, boosting their image.

Custody Battles and Legal Proceedings

Carolina Van-Wielink and Pablo Montero have been in legal battles over custody, visitation, and finances since their 2016 divorce. Important milestones include:

2018: Carolina secured a restraining order for aggressiveness and visiting violations.
In 2019, Pablo requested a reduction in child support from MXN 250,000 to MXN 150,000.
A important hearing on October 28, 2021, addressed custody, child support modifications, and a nearly $200,000 USD property reimbursement demand.

Carolina has claimed that her girls were emotionally harmed by their father, including refusal to visit and fear of his behaviour. Pablo counters that Carolina’s revelation of personal relationships and her partner’s influence caused visitation issues. Since mid-2025, courts assess compliance with visiting schedules and psychological assessments of children’s well-being.

Public Profile and Media Presence

Carolina has retired from public service, but her legacy in Mexican telenovelas and modelling lives on. She has:

Maintained Privacy: Limited her Instagram to private access, preserving family confidentiality.
Recent high-fashion shoots have been for philanthropic causes.
Media Mentions: 12 2020–2024 magazine retrospectives on “Former Telenovela Icons.”

Carolina has received media attention for Pablo Montero’s legal and personal issues, including custody updates. She has used her fame to promote child welfare, working anonymously with non-profits to promote legal protections for youngsters in divorce procedures.