Amanda Brugel
(February 27th, 2010 - Toronto ON) Pointe Claire is a quiet community located on that part of the island of Montreal known as"the West Island. People unfamiliar with the term frequently think that there is a separate island in the west of Montreal However, in reality it's a part of the city that's west. West Island is home to every aspect of the city of Lachine west. Amanda Brugel's hometown is often cited, however her short time in the city wasn't. Brugel lived in Courtice close to Oshawa. In her early years, she wanted to be the next big thing in her career, but a sudden increase in her height made it difficult. In an article published in the Toronto Star she admitted In heels I'm 6 feet 1 inch. As soon as I outgrew all my male partners and stopped dancing, I quit. A lot of former dancers go on into acting. In Brugel's case it was a suggestion from the drama instructor at her high school who pushed her in the right direction. Teacher who recommended she