Amanda Brugel

Pointe Claire, a quiet neighborhood in The West Island of Montreal is something you could call a "sleepy" place. Many people unfamiliar with the word tend to think there is a separate island west of Montreal but in fact this part of West Island is home to all things from the City of Lachine west. Amanda Brugel's birthplace has been frequently referenced, however her brief visit to the West Island did not last long. Brugel lived in Courtice close to Oshawa Ontario. Her first ambition was to be an expert dancer. But, a growing increase caused her to surpass every dance partner she had. An article in the Toronto Star article revealed she's 6ft 1in tall in heels. When I outgrew my male companions, I quit. Dancers who have been in the past often switch to acting, and in the instance of Brugel,, it was the result of a recommendation from her high school teacher in drama. The teacher was the one who advised her to audition for the role of Anne in the school's annual production. The teacher who suggested she go after a role in the school's annual show. It was the Fine Arts Talent Scholarship led her to York University, where she studied Theatre and received an undergraduate degree in Fine Arts in the year 2000. Since then, Brugel's been performing in over 60 plays, big and small. The most notable was when she landed the role of Rita in The Handmaid's Tale. Brugel is the only Canadian actor in Season 1 and only appeared occasionally.