Amanda Brugel

Pointe Claire in Montreal's West Island is a tiny little town that is a bit sleepy. People who don't understand the name mistakenly believe that it is the West Island extends westward from Montreal. It is actually, the West Island includes everything westward from Lachine. Lachine. Amanda Brugel's birthplace is frequently referenced, however her brief time in the city was not. Brugel grew to be a young woman in Courtice Ontario, outside Oshawa. The first goal she had was to be an actor, but after a sudden expansion, she and her partner weren't able to dance with her. In an article in The Toronto Star she admitted In heels, I'm 6 feet one inch. After I surpassed my male counterparts and gave up, I decided to give up. Brugel was one of many former dancers who turned to acting. Her teacher from high school was what pushed her to take the next step. She was encouraged to take part in an audition in the school's production. She auditioned and was cast as Anne of Green Gables. This led to a Fine Arts Talent Scholarship at York University where she attended the Theatre Program and earned the Bachelor in Fine Arts degree in 2000. Her career spans 20 years and she's appeared in 60 different productions that have screened on large screens as well as smaller screens. Her most recognizable role was the one of Rita (pictured in the below photo) on The Handmaid's Tale. Brugel is the only Canadian actor on the show in the season 1 and only appeared on occasion.