Amanda Brugel

(February 27th, 2010 - Toronto ON) Pointe Claire is a secluded community in the part of Montreal known as the West Island. This West Island, to those who are unfamiliar with it, is a large area that extends from Lachine until the west. Amanda Brugel grew up on this island, and it is often called her birthplace. But she only was there for a brief time. Brugel lived in Courtice close to Oshawa Ontario. At the beginning of her life she hoped to become a performer but an unexpected growth spurt made it impossible. In an article published by The Toronto Star that she is 6'1" tall and wears heels. Once I outgrew male partners and gave up, I decided to give up. The Brugel is one of the former dancers that turned to acting. Her teacher from high school encouraged her in the right direction. Her teacher encouraged her to try out to play the character of Anne for their school's annual production. She tried out and eventually got the lead in Anne of Green Gables. The show led her to receive the Fine Arts Talent Scholarship from York University. In 2000 she graduated with a Master of Fine Arts at York University. Her career spans 20 years and she's performed in more than 60 shows that have screened on large screens and on smaller ones. Her most notable role was that of Rita (pictured beneath) on The Handmaid's Tale. Brugel was the sole Canadian actress in Season 1 which was viewed only on occasion.