Career
She is perhaps best known for her role as Michelle Krasnoff in the short-lived Canadian comedy series Seed (2013–2014). She appeared in the David Cronenberg satirical drama film Maps to the Stars (2014), and the science fiction television series Orphan Black (2015). Brugel was born in Pointe Claire, Quebec, Canada.
She started out as a dancer but quit when she grew to be taller than her partners.
She entered the renowned Theatre Program at York University with a Fine Arts Talent Scholarship, and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 2000. In 1999, Brugel made her film debut in Vendetta alongside Christopher Walken.
In 2000, she had a role in A Diva"s Christmas Carol, a Christmas television film starring Vanessa Williams, Rozonda Thomas, and Kathy Grffin. She went on to appear in films such as Jason X, KAW, Splice, and The Calling.
Brugel has appeared in several television series, including Soul Food, Kevin Hill, Paradise Falls, Most Valuable Player, Saving Hope, Nikita, and Covert Affairs.
In 2013, she garnered praise for her role as Vanessa in Sex After Kids, winning an ACTRA Award for Outstanding Female Performance. Brugel starred as Michelle Krasnoff in the television series Seed from 2013 to 2014. In 2014, she appeared in the David Cronenberg film Maps to the Stars, and The Calling alongside Susan Sarandon.
In November 2014, it was announced that Brugel will have a role in the upcoming season of Orphan Black.