Amanda Brugel
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The Handmaid's Tale
Amanda Brugel is one of Canada’s most acclaimed and respected actors, known internationally for her diverse and award-winning roles in “The Handmaid’s Tale,” “Kim’s Convenience” and “Sort Of.” Currently she can be seen in Apple-TV’s “Dark Matter,” opposite Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly, as well as AMC’s “Parish” opposite Giancarlo Esposito.
The 2022 feature film, “Ashgrove,” which she co-wrote, produced and starred in, premiered at the Glasgow film festival and won Best Ensemble at the Canadian Film Festiva. In 2023, she appeared in Brandon Cronenberg’s, “Infinity Pool,” opposite Alexander Skarsgård. Upcoming films include “Sweetness,” “Dancing on the Elephant” and the thriller “Ballistic,” alongside Lena Headey.