Amanda Brugel
(February 27th, 2010 - Toronto ON) Pointe Claire is a quiet community located on that part of the island of Montreal called"the West Island. The West Island has a lot of communities. Many who've never heard of it often think it is a separate island facing west. Amanda Brugel grew up on the West Island, and it is frequently known as the place where she was born. However, she only was there for a brief period of time. Brugel was raised in Courtice located just outside of Oshawa. Her first ambition was to be an expert dancer. Then, a growth rate increased her height and she outgrew her dance partners she was able to have. In an article published in the Toronto Star she admitted In heels, I'm 6 feet one inch. As soon as I outgrew all my male partners and stopped dancing, I quit. There are many dancers who make the move to acting. For the Brugel family, it was their drama teacher who encouraged her in that direction. Teacher who recommended she try to get a role for the schoo