Amanda Brugel
(February 27th, 2010 - Toronto ON) Pointe Claire is a secluded community in this part of the island of Montreal that is known as the West Island. This part of the island known as West Island can be confusing for those who aren't familiar of its purpose. They often believe it is an island to the west of Montreal however it's actually the West Island encompasses everything between the two cities that are Lachine and West. Amanda Brugel grew up on this island, and it is often known as the place where she was born. However, she only resided there for a very short period of time. Brugel grew on Courtice close to Oshawa in Ontario. When she was a child, she wanted to be the next big thing in her career, but a sudden growth spurt made it impossible. She admitted in an article written by the Toronto Star that she is 6'1" tall, even when she wears heels. When I grew out of my male dancers, I decided to quit. Some former dancers switch to acting and in Brugel's situation,