Questions & answers

A competition and celebration for the Iranian diaspora, presented by IPNTV. It honors people who represent Persian culture with grace, confidence, kindness and community spirit.

The first season is for people living in the United States. A European season will follow; dates will be announced on the website.

No. Judges score presence and confidence, communication, cultural knowledge, community involvement and your personal story. Real, unedited photos are required so everyone is judged fairly.

The date and place of each season's final night are shown on the home page as soon as they are confirmed. Finalists receive full details by email and in their account.

All categories are for adults 18 and older. Each category has its own maximum age, shown on the home page and the registration form. Age is calculated on the season's reference date.

Miss or Mister if you have never been married; Mrs. or Mr. if you are married, divorced or widowed. The registration form only shows categories that match your answers.

Yes, that is no problem and you can take part. Choose “Married” on the registration form and you will compete in the Mrs. or Mr. category.

No. You need Iranian heritage or a genuine connection to the Iranian community, and you need to communicate in English or Persian.

No. For the US season you must live in the United States and be able to attend the final night in person.

Yes. We welcome every applicant who meets the eligibility rules. If you need any accommodation during the process or at the event, tell us and we will help.

Yes, creating an account, submitting your application and the early stages are free. If you qualify and reach the final stages, you pay the $100 contestant invoice. See Fees and refunds.

Check your spam or promotions folder and wait a few minutes. You can send the email again from your account. If it still does not arrive, check that your address is spelled correctly or message us.

Sometimes. When phone confirmation is turned on, we send a code by text message. Standard message rates may apply.

Yes. Everything is saved as you go. Unfinished applications may be deleted after a long period of inactivity; we email you before that happens.

Not directly. If something needs to change, our team will ask you, and the application will open again for those changes. You can also message us from your account.

Use "Forgot password" on the sign-in page. We will email you a link to set a new one. The link works for a limited time.

Yes. The website works on every phone, tablet and computer. You can also install it like an app: on iPhone use Share → "Add to Home Screen"; on Android or desktop Chrome/Edge use the "Install" option.

Yes, use the language button at the top of every page. Your choice is remembered in your account.

The short side of the photo must be at least 1,000 pixels. Photos sent through WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram or email are often made smaller. Upload the original file directly from your phone's gallery or camera.

Yes, as long as they are recent, not retouched and you have the photographer's permission. Normal professional lighting and makeup are fine; editing after the photo is taken is not.

Yes. Normal makeup and styling are welcome. What is not allowed is changing the photo afterwards with filters, apps or AI.

Each photo is checked by automated tools: we read the file information, look for traces of editing apps, test for AI-generated images and search for duplicates. Then a member of our team reviews the results and the photos. A person always makes the final decision.

Automated tools can make mistakes. Check the reason in your account, and either upload a different original photo or message us. We may ask for the original file or a short video call to confirm.

The live selfie shows that the photos belong to a real person who is present. It is taken inside the website while you do a simple gesture, so it cannot be faked with an old picture.

Allow camera access when your browser asks. On iPhone use Safari; on Android use Chrome. If you blocked the camera earlier, open your browser's site settings and allow it, then reload the page. In-app browsers (Instagram, Facebook) often block the camera, so open the website in your normal browser.

To confirm your age and identity, so that every contestant is a real adult who meets the rules. ID images are encrypted, only seen by authorized staff, never shown publicly, and deleted after verification as described in the Privacy policy.

Most applications are reviewed within a few days. Busy periods near the deadline can take longer. Every step is shown in your account, and we email you when your status changes.

Registered: account created. Submitted: we received your application. In review: our team is checking it. Changes needed: please fix what we asked. Approved: you passed the review. Finalist: you were selected for the final stage.

You can apply again in a future season. If we asked for changes instead, you can fix them and resubmit in the same season.

Only our authorized review team and judges, until you become a finalist and agree to a public profile. Then your approved photos, first name, category and city may be shown. Your ID, contact details and address are never public.

The early stages are free. If you qualify and reach the final stages, you receive a $100 contestant invoice that you must pay. It appears in your account under "Payments" with a due date.

From your account you can pay by card (through Stripe), PayPal or cryptocurrency, depending on what is enabled. Card details are handled by the payment company; we never see or store your full card number.

Yes. After payment the invoice is marked "Paid" and you can open, print or save it as a PDF from your account. A receipt is also emailed to you.

No. Fees are not refunded if you withdraw after registering or are disqualified, and every applicant confirms this when registering. Fees are refunded only if we cancel the season. See Fees and refunds.

When the organizer opens public voting, anyone can vote for contestants on the contestants page after creating a free voter account and confirming their email. When voting is closed, the judges decide.

Yes! For every category winner (first place only), the system randomly draws one person who voted for that winner. The lucky voter receives 3% of the winner's prize, gifted by IPN TV. Every vote you cast for the future winner is one more entry, so keep supporting your favourite. You need a confirmed voter account; team members and the contestants themselves cannot win. The result is announced by email and in the winner's account.

The number of votes allowed is shown on the contestants page and in the Voting rules. Votes from fake accounts, scripts or bought votes are removed.

Contestants cannot vote for themselves. Asking friends and family to vote is allowed; offering money or gifts for votes is not.

Photos and documents are stored in a private area that cannot be reached from the internet, identity documents are encrypted, all connections use HTTPS, and staff accounts use two-step sign-in. See the Privacy policy.

Yes. From your account you can download a copy of your data or ask us to delete your account. Some records (such as payment records) are kept as long as the law requires.

We use only the cookies the website needs to work (sign-in, security, language). We measure page visits with our own first-party analytics and do not sell data or use advertising trackers. See the Cookie notice.

Applicants can send a message from their account. Anyone can email info@ipntv2.com. When WhatsApp support is available, use the green chat button at the bottom of the page.

Our security system blocks traffic that looks automated or harmful. If you think this is a mistake, email us and include the reference code shown on the page.