Despite having studied law and being a holder of a business degree at the University of the Philippines, Darlene decided to spend most if not all of her time in media and entertainment. 

After managing a web magazine and community portal for one of the premier metropolises in the Philippines, she moved on to being involved in television production particularly travel TV. She has been involved with internationally-recognized media outfits like ABS-CBN, CBN-Asia working in various capacities as a marketing manager, segment and line producer. She has also line produced a few music videos by popular alternative solo acts. She executive produced her first modest short film, "Ritwal" which was shortlisted at the first Cinemalaya Film Festival. 

Darlene has trained under respected media and film practitioners including one Hollywood-based instructor. She has pledged to devote a good number of her waking years to accelerating Philippine exposure in global cinemascape.