Amanda Brugel

(February 27 2010 - Toronto ON) Pointe Claire is a sleepy community on that part of the island of Montreal known as the West Island. Many people who don't know about the place mistakenly think that it is the West Island extends westward from Montreal. Actually it is this is not the case. West Island includes everything westward from that city Lachine. Amanda Brugel is said to be born on the West Island. However, this isn't the truth. Brugel was raised in Courtice close to Oshawa the city of Ontario. Early ambitions were to become an expert dancer. However, a growth rate increased her height and she outgrew every dance partner she was able to have. In a recent interview with the Toronto Star, she confessed that "In heels I am 6 feet, 1 inch." After I surpassed my male counterparts at that point, I gave up. Many ex-dancers switch to acting. For Brugel it was the guidance by her drama instructor in high school who pushed her in the direction she required. The teacher encouraged her to take part in an audition in a school production. The teacher who suggested that she go after a role in the school's annual show. It led to her receiving an Fine Arts Talent Scholarship from York University. In 2000, she received her BA in Fine Arts at York University. Over the last 20 years, her work has been seen on the large and small screen. The most notable was her recognition when she landed her character of Rita in the acclaimed television series The Handmaid's Tale. Brugel is the sole Canadian in the Season 1 actors of the series and only seen occasionally was the only Canadian.