Amanda Brugel
Pointe Claire, a quiet area located in The West Island of Montreal is one of those "sleepy" place. This part of the island known as West Island can be confusing for those who aren't familiar with its meaning. Many people believe that it is an island to the west of Montreal however the West Island encompasses everything between the two cities that are Lachine and West. Amanda Brugel grew up on the West Island, and it is often referred to as her birthplace. But she only resided there for a very short duration. Brugel lived in Courtice, just outside of Oshawa. Her first ambition was to be a dancer. But, a growing rate increased her height and she outgrew all of the dance partners she was able to have. In an interview with Toronto Star, she confessed that "In heels, I'm 6 feet and 1 inch." After I surpassed my male counterparts, that's when I gave up. Former dancers often turn to acting, and in the instance of Brugel,, it was an urging by her drama teacher...