Amanda Brugel

Pointe Claire, a quiet neighborhood situated in The West Island of Montreal is something you could call a "sleepy" spot. The West Island, to those who have never heard of it, is a vast part that stretches from Lachine until the west. Amanda Brugel is said to have been born on the West Island, although this is not the truth. Brugel lived in Courtice near Oshawa located in Ontario. Her first ambition was to become performing, but she literally outgrew the dancing partners. According to an article in The Toronto Star she admitted In heels, I'm 6 feet one inch. As I grew older than my male companions, I stopped. For Brugel, it was the encouragement of an instructor in drama from her high school, which prompted her to pursue acting. It was her teacher who encouraged her to try out in 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. The show was a recipient of an Fine Arts Talent Scholarship to take part in York University's Theater Program and graduated from the program in 2000, earning a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts. For the last two decades her career has seen her perform in more than 60 films and television productions. The role she was most famous for was that of Rita (shown beneath) on The Handmaid's Tale. Brugel was the sole Canadian on the season 1 The Handmaid's Tale cast and seen only occasionally, was the only Canadian.