''Persia's Got Talent'' ( fa, پرشیاز گات تلنت) with

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PGT is a spin-off of the British

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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 Sweden, 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 Farzan Athari ( Persian: فرزان اطهری; born ) is a Swedish Iranian, TV host, model and actor. He has worked in the fashion and entertainment industry in 23 different countries and collaborated with over 100 brands, he has also had leadi ...

and actress Tara Grammy. The judges are Iranian pop legend Ebi, well-known singer and Eurovision finalist

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, well-known actress

Mahnaz Afshar Mahnaz Afshar ( fa, مهناز افشار; born June 10, 1977) is an Iranian actress. She gained wide recognition in the record-breaking film ''Cease Fire'' (2006). She has received various accolades, including a Crystal Cymorgh, two Hafez Awar ...

, and entertainer

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

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