Amanda Brugel

Pointe Claire (February 27, 2010 (February 27, 2010) Toronto ON). Pointe Claire is a small community situated on the West Island, which is part of Montreal's island. This part of the island known as West Island can be confusing to people unfamiliar of its purpose. It is often believed that it's an island located to the west of Montreal however it is actually a part of the city. West Island encompasses everything between the two cities in Lachine and West. Amanda Brugel is said to have been born on the West Island. But this is not true. Brugel became a woman of a certain age living in Courtice Ontario just outside Oshawa. Early ambitions were to become an expert dancer. However, a growth rate increased her height and she outgrew all of the dance partners she was able to have. In an article published by Toronto Star, she revealed that in heels she was six feet and one inches tall. Once I outgrew male partners at that point, I gave up. There are many dancers who make the move to acting. As for Brugel, it was her drama teacher who encouraged her into this path. Her teacher advised her to audition to play the character of Anne for their school's annual production. After a few auditions the role, she was chosen as the main character in Anne of Green Gables. After receiving the Fine Arts Talent Scholarship, she enrolled in York University and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in the year 2000. Over the past 20 years, her roles on television and the big screen have been varied. The role of Rita from the award winning show The Handmaid's Tale was her most memorable. Brugel, the only Canadian on the Season 1 cast of the show and seen only occasionally, was the only Canadian.