Amanda Brugel
Pointe Claire resides in a quiet area of Montreal Island known as West Island. This West Island, to those who have never heard of it, is a vast area that extends from Lachine until the west. Amanda Brugel's birthplace has been frequently mentioned, but her brief visit to the West Island did not last long. Brugel was raised in Courtice outside Oshawa Ontario. Early ambitions were to become a dancer. But, a growing spurt caused her to outgrow her dance partners she had. A Toronto Star article revealed she's 6ft 1in tall in heels. After I surpassed my male counterparts at that point, I gave up. There are many dancers who make the move to acting. In the case of Brugel, it was her drama instructor who pushed her in that direction. The teacher who suggested she go after a role in the annual school production. She was chosen to play the lead role for Anne of Green Gables after she tried out. This led to an Fine Arts Talent Scholarship at York University where she attended the Theatr...