(CNN) -- If you can believe it, it's been 25 years since Edward James Olmos portrayed real-life math teacher Jaime Escalante in "Stand and Deliver." Escalante, a Bolivian immigrant, taught in a tough East L.A. high school and pushed his lowest-achieving students to learn calculus. The inspirational role won Olmos a Golden Globe and garnered him an Academy Award nomination for best actor, a first for an American-born Latino. 

Since then, he's played memorable roles, such as Lt. Martin Castillo in "Miami Vice," Abraham Quintanilla in the film "Selena" and William Adama in "Battlestar Galactica." 

Now, in his newest role as executive producer and actor in "Filly Brown," he plays lawyer named Leandro who tries to help Mexican-American hip-hop artist Maria Jose 'Majo' Tonorio, aka Filly Brown, and her family get her mom out of jail. The late Jenni Rivera plays the part of Majo's mother MarÃ­a and Lou Diamond Philips plays the father who takes care of Majo and her younger sister. 

Olmos took some time to talk to CNN about the genuine portrayal of Jaime Escalante, what Latinos can do to make it in Hollywood and why Filly Brown's story needs to be told. 

It's been 25 years since "Stand and Deliver" premiered in theaters. Did you ever imagine that the movie would be so successful and influential as it's been? 

I don't think anyone could've predicted that. Teachers use (it) as part of their curriculum. Millions of kids see it every year. That's why the movie is so well seen. It's amazing what that movie has done with the youth. I don't think anyone could have guessed that it would be used the way it's being used. It continues to be inspirational.  QUESTIONS:

Q1:
1. How many years has it been since Edward James Olmos was in Stand and Deliver?
2. How many years ago did Edward James Olmos appear in Stand and Deliver?
3. How many years have passed since Edward James Olmos' role in Stand and Deliver?
Q2:
1. What was Edward James Olmos' character in Stand and Deliver?
2. Who did Edward James Olmos portray in Stand and Deliver?
3. What character was portrayed by Edward James Olmos in Stand and Deliver?
Q3:
1. What other roles is Edward James Olmos known for besides Stand and Deliver?
2. Which of Edward James Olmos' roles is he known for apart from Stand and Deliver?
3. What other movies has Edward James Olmos appeared in besides Stand and Deliver?
Q4:
1. What was the profession of Edward James Olmos' Stand and Deliver character?
2. What type of person did Edward James Olmos portray in Stand and Deliver?
3. What was the profession of the character Jaime Escalante?
Q5:
1. What was Jaime Escalante's goal?
2. What did Jaime Escalante wish to achieve?
3. What was the goal of Edward James Olmos' character in Stand and Deliver?
Q6:
1. What accolades did Edward James Olmos receive for his performance in Stand and Deliver?
2. What did Edward James Olmos's Stand and Deliver performance garner him?
3. What recognition did Edward James Olmos receive for playing in Stand and Deliver?
Q7:
1. What was Edward James Olmos nominated for besides a Golden Globe?
2. What nomination did Edward James Olmos receive in addition to the Golden Globe?
3. What other than the Golden Globe was Edward James Olmos nominated for?
Q8:
1. What made Edward James Olmos' Academy Award nomination noteworthy?
2. Why was it of note that Edward James Olmos was nominated for an Oscar?
3. What was notable about Edward James Olmos' Oscar nominatino?
Q9:
1. What is Edward James Olmos' newest movie?
2. What of Edward James Olmos's films just came out?
3. What movie was just released featuring Edward James Olmos?
Q10:
1. Who does Edward James Olmos portray in Filly Brown?
2. What's the name of Edward James Olmos' character in Filly Brown?
3. What character does Edward James Olmos play in Filly Brown?
