''Persia's Got Talent'' () with

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'' aimed at

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-speaking audiences across the world, mainly in

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( also known as "Persia"). It is produced outside Iran and is aired on

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, part of the

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, since 31 January 2020. The first season was filmed in

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, which is home to a large Persian-speaking population. As in other ''Got Talent'' shows, competitors of Persia's Got Talent perform for judges and audience votes and the winner receives a cash prize. The contest is open to anyone speaking

. The show is hosted by commercial model Farzan Athari and actress Tara Grammy. The judges are Iranian pop legend Ebi, well-known singer and

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finalist

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, well-known actress

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, and entertainer Nazanin Nour. In the end of the season, Navid became the champion, YasAmin became the runner-up and Negar came in third.

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