Amanda Brugel

Pointe Claire, a quiet community in the West Island of Montreal is what you might call a "sleepy" place. This part of the island known as West Island can be confusing to those unfamiliar with its meaning. They often believe it's an island to the that lies west of Montreal however the West Island encompasses everything between the two cities in Lachine as well as West. Amanda Brugel's hometown is often referenced, however her brief visit to the West Island was not. Brugel lived in Courtice close to Oshawa, Ontario. She initially wanted to become an actress, However, following a dramatic growth spurt her partners weren't able to dance with her. The article she wrote about her experience revealed that was published in The Toronto Star that she is 6'1" tall and wears heels. As I grew older than my male partners I stopped. Many former dancers turn to acting and in the instance of Brugel,, it was a suggestion from her teacher in drama. The teacher who suggested she go after a role in the school's annual production. She auditioned and was cast in the role of Anne of Green Gables. She was awarded the Fine Arts Talent Scholarship to go to York University's Theatre Program and graduated at the age of 20 with a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts. Since then, Brugel's been performing in over 60 plays, large and small. Most notable was when she landed the role of Rita on The Handmaid's Tale. Brugel was the sole Canadian actor in the season 1 and was only seen on occasion.