Amanda Brugel

Pointe Claire lies in that quiet part of Montreal's West Island. Many people don't know the meaning of the word and believe it's a distinct Island that lies west of Montreal. Actually, the West Island includes the entire portion of Lachine up to the west. Amanda Brugel is said to have been born on the West Island, but her visit was very brief. Brugel lived in Courtice close to Oshawa. Her early ambition was to be a dancer, however, a rapid growth rate meant that she outgrew the dancers she was with. In an article published by The Toronto Star, she confessed, "In heels I am six feet and one inch." When I outgrew my male counterparts then I slowed down. Many former dancers turn to acting. In the case of Brugel it was her encouragement from her drama instructor at high school that led her in the direction she needed. The teacher was the one who encouraged her to try out to play the character of Anne in their annual school production. The teacher suggested she audition for a character in the annual school production. She ended up being selected to portray Anne of Green Gables. She was awarded the Fine Arts Talent scholarship at York University, where she studied Theatre and received the Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts in 2000.