Amanda Brugel
Pointe Claire resides in a quiet area of Montreal Island, which is known as West Island. It is the West Island, to those who have never heard of it, is a vast area that extends from Lachine until the west. Amanda Brugel is said to have been born on West Island, although it's not the case. Brugel lived in Courtice located just outside of Oshawa. She was determined to be professional, however due to a rapid expansion, she surpassed every dance partner she met. In an article from the Toronto Star she admitted In heels I'm 6 feet 1 inch. When I reached the height of my male counterparts, I stopped. Former dancers often turn into acting. In the instance of Brugel, it was an urging by her teacher in drama. It was the teacher who recommended she pursue a role for the annual school production. She auditioned and was cast in the role of Anne of Green Gables. Following her award of the Fine Arts Talent Scholarship, she attended York University and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree